On the morning of July 11, the Taiwanese armed forces completed a “hot refueling”— Operation -a technique where aircraft are refueled while the engines are still turned on -of F-16-Fighters belonging to the 5th airskadrille on Hualien air base.
The operation was part of the military exercise Han Guang-41which aims to test the Taiwanese defense readiness and endurance in realistic fighting scenarios.
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During surgery, mechanics and pilots worked in perfect coordination and simulated conditions during a real conflict. Immediately after the refueling, the fuckers lightened again to perform additional missions, which demonstrated Taiwan’s Air Force’s ability to maintain Continuous air operations even under pressure or threat.
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The use of the technique of refueling with the engines running minimizes the hillside, increases the reaction ability and improves operational efficiency in long -term combat operations.
With this type of demonstration, Taipei sends a clear signal that one is ready to maintain one’s deterrence and air defense capacity in the midst of rising tensions in the region.
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Source and Pictures: 國防部 Ministers of National Defense, ROC (Taiwan) | X @mondefense. This content is created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial staff.
