Best not get too hung up on timetables, or think about it in terms of the current battlefield situation or the counteroffensive. This is a long term project to transform Ukraine's Air Force into the future, where they're using Western equipment.

We may see the first F-16s next year, but this transformation will take many years.

[–] khannie 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah this is definitely a case where the best time would have been years ago but the second best time is right now.

[–] bouh 3 points 1 year ago

It should take 3 to 6 months to form pilots and mechanics. Maybe 9.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

A Danish military expert mentioned that an estimated timeline would look like 6-8 months depending on conditions. Weather in Denmark isn't known to be favorable, especially during autumn and winter, which might add to the timeline with lost flying days and Ukrainian pilots might arrive with more know-how than estimated making it possible skip some flying lessons.