A Ukrainian F-16 pilot claims to have broken a record and downed six Russian cruise missiles during a single mission (even though the aircraft was only carrying four air-to-air missiles). Two of these cruise missiles were neutralized with the aircraft’s cannon. While much has been written about how the F-16 compares to Russian fighter jets , air-to-air fighter-on-fighter engagements are comparably rare. The Ukrainians appear to be using them mostly in an air defense role ( rumors that Ukrainian F-16s have downed Russian fighter jets remain unconfirmed and unsubstantiated).
Ukraine claims F-16 took out six Russian cruise missiles
The Ukrainian Air Force claimed on January 7 that an unnamed Ukrainian pilot took down six Russian cruise missions during 13th December. Four cruise missiles are claimed to have been downed with the F-16’s missiles and two with its cannon. On 13th December 2024, Russia is claimed to have launched almost 200 drones and 94 missiles.
The Ukrainian Air Force Command spokesperson Yurii Ihnat stated in an interview with the piot,
Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jet Pilots Claim 6 Russian Cruise Missiles On One Mission
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