미국, 우크라이나 파일럿의 F-16 훈련 지원

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덴마크와 네덜란드가 훈련을 주도하고 미국이 지원을 제공할 것이며, 현재 영어가 유창한 우크라이나 파일럿 8명이 훈련받을 준비가 됐다고 합니다. 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/biden-approves-training-of-ukrainian-pilots

Biden approves training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighter jets

BYEMILIA STANKEVICIUTE

2023-08-09

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Credit: Lukasz Golowanow & Maciek Hyps / Wikimedia Commons

In a press briefing on August 8, 2023, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, confirmed that US President Joe Biden has approved the training of Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets. 

According to Singh, “Denmark and the Netherlands are taking the lead on training,” while the US will provide support moving forward.  

“I just don’t have any further updates at this time when it comes to specific pilots being trained,” Singh added. 

A report by Politico on August 4, 2023, citing anonymous US sources, revealed that the first batch of Ukrainian pilots for F-16 training has been identified.  

“Eight Ukrainian pilots who are fluent in English are ready to begin training on the fighter jet as soon as a formal training plan is drawn up by a handful of European allies and approved by the United States,” Politico wrote. 

Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a Facebook post on August 2, 2023, that “F-16 training of our pilots will begin this month”. 

“The supply and combat use of F-16 by our pilots should take place as soon as possible,” he added. 

In July 2023, the White House has promised that European nations will be allowed to begin F-16 training for Ukrainian personnel, yet an official approval was needed for the transfer of essential F-16 training materials, including manuals and simulators. 

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미국 애리조나에서 훈련을 실시하기 시작했다고 합니다. 정규 코스는 6개월 과정이지만 표준 코스를 따르진 않을 것이고, 그 외 수십 명의 정비사 훈련도 실시할 예정이라고.