• Tar_AlcaranEnglish
    401·
    2 months ago

    Those dates are a little unfair, the su34 is basically two decades older, but got put on Ice. And the newer models F16 are a huge leap up from the original 70s model.

    • Cornelius_Wangenheim@lemmy.worldEnglish
      18·
      2 months ago

      It’s not like the Ukrainians are getting new block 70s. Thery’re almost certainly old block 40s on the verge of retirement.

      • Tar_AlcaranEnglish
        5·
        2 months ago

        True, but the MLU/block 50 version is also from the mid to late 90s.

    • nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.caEnglish
      15·
      2 months ago

      I’m more interested in knowing how Lauren Phillips feels about being an F-16 in this meme.

      • DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.socialEnglish
        16·
        2 months ago

        I’m sure she’s flattered as a true patriot. I know she is. I’ve seen her in patriotic wear.

        Not, like, a LOT of patriotic wear by square inches. But enough.

    • Rednax@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      2 months ago

      Also very relevant is the missiles in use. Those certainly are not from the 70s.