01-09-2007, 14:54
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קרב אויר בין מיג-29 לבין F-16
First confrontation of Polish MiG-29 and F-16: A draw!
The "historical battle" between Malbork's MiG-29 and Krzesiny's F-16 resulted in a draw. Pilots twice went up in the air to confront technical abilities of their machines, as well as their own skills. The sparring ended in a tie.
Malbork's pilots from 41st Tactical Air Squadron, flying the soviet MiG-29, had participated in simulated exercises many times before, but this time they had a very demanding opponent - American warplanes F-16.
Four MiG-29 and four F-16 took part in the confrontation. The F-16 were piloted by Polish pilots from 31th Air Base in Krzesiny - previously trained in USA, and American instructors.
"This was the first time we had an opportunity to train with F-16. This is an excellent warplane. The impressions are amazing" - says Lt. pilot Mariusz Wiąckowski, who was piloting one of the MiGs.
The air space above the North-East Poland, five thousands meters a.s.l, was the place of the simulated battle. In the first so-called air raid, four MiGs and two F-16 participated. The battle was carried at long distance. American planes had the advantage, since they have long distance rockets. Nevertheless, MiG have shown to be more effective since they "shot down" two F-16s, while they lost only one machine.
"Our numerical advantage did not matter. According to a scenario, we were patrolling, and the F-16s supposed to attack us, hence they could choose any tactics they wished" - explains Lt. Wiączkowski.
In the second air raid, four MiGs and four F-16 took part. The American planes were piloted by one Pole and three Americans instructors. This time the American system of early warning, AWACS, was in use. The Malborks's fighters had problems with reading the AWACS. The F-16 planes won.
"The exercise ended in a draw, with a pointer to MiGs. It has shown that the Malbork's pilots have good skills and a tactical sense" - says Eugeniusz Gardas, deputy commander of 1st Tactical Air Brigade in Świdwin. |
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