docb said:
I've read about possibly training Ukrainian pilots on Western/NATO fighter jets but obviously that will take a while. I wonder why we would not train them on some of our attack helicopters and get some in their hands. Seems they would be extremely beneficial for any counteroffensive strikes as their helicopters seem dated to me?
Jets can help secure air superiority and neutralize things like sea landings / heavy bomber attacks. Helicopters are slow, limited in range, and are easy to shoot down. And honestly my guess is a Long Bow is probably harder to train on than a F16.
Combining jets, high end drones, and kamikaze drones in a combined attack you could put a big hurt on Russia.