United to win: first group of Ukrainian pilots conclude Alphajet aircraft training in France
Photo: French Armed Forces/X
The French Armed Forces have successfully trained the initial group of Ukrainian pilots who underwent instruction on Alphajet aircraft.
The Armed Forces of France reported this on the X social network.
Since March 2024, the French Air Force Center has been providing training for Ukrainian pilots to meet the operational requirements of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Photo: French Armed Forces/X
The French Armed Forces declared their strong support for Ukraine's military efforts.
"France has just completed the training of the first group of Ukrainian pilots on Alphajet aircraft," the message reads.
Photo: French Armed Forces/X
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It is important to mention that the Alphajet is primarily used as a training aircraft. It has a top speed of over a thousand kilometers per hour and a flight range of 3000 kilometers. Several European countries have this type of aircraft in their fleets.
In April, it was announced that 10 Ukrainian pilots had arrived in France for training. They are being trained on Alphajet aircraft. Some of these pilots had previously undergone English training in Britain.
The training was designed to span six months, covering:
- close air combat,
- long-range combat with radar usage,
- and ground attack techniques.
In total, it consisted of approximately 80 hours of flight time.
The media has also reported that the Alphajets, piloted by Ukrainians, have the same instrument panel as the F-16.
