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[โ€“] popcap200@lemmy.ml 82 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Let's pretend for a minute that it is actually better. Russia doesn't field the J-17, so it doesn't matter.

[โ€“] ours@lemmy.world 40 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Also, there's the airframe and then there are the missiles you put on it. Depending on what these F-16 load up with can make a whole lot of difference.

I doubt they'll be doing much dogfighting. The challenge will be to get in the air, fire off missiles, and land back without getting shot down.

Edit: Oh and another thing that makes a lot of difference is radar assets. I bet those F-16s are going to get extended eyes and ears thanks to NATO AWACS flying high but within NATO borders.