Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet uses cannon to shoot down drone

unian.ua (Ukrainian)

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet successfully shot down a Russian "Shahed" drone using its 20mm Vulcan cannon. The F-16 employed its rapid-fire Vulcan Gatling gun instead of an expensive missile, demonstrating an effective close-range combat capability against drones. This incident highlights the F-16's versatility, though such engagements carry a risk of damage from drone debris.


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