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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's safer for long distances, plus they won't have to worry about refueling.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

That, and 6x the flight hours for a F16 is expensive. The flight hours with accompanied wear and tear are better used over Ukraine.