Official: Netherlands to transfer 24 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Ukraine

The Dutch government has formalised an authorisation for the transfer of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren. Permission for the delivery of aircrafts was issued on 19 June. By the way, the document says that Ukraine will receive 24 fighters and 7 jet engines to them. The deliveries of the aircrafts should begin this summer.

Flashback

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a fourth-generation multi-role fighter jet developed by US company General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin). The aircraft first took to the air in 1974 and has since become one of the most common and successful fighters in the world. The F-16 is highly manoeuvrable. It can reach speeds of over 2,000 km/h and perform a wide range of combat missions, including aerial combat, ground strikes and reconnaissance. The aircraft is equipped with modern radars, fire control systems and can carry a variety of weapons: air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, bombs and guided bombs. The F-16 is in service with more than 25 countries.

Source: tweedekamer