Interesting situation. Fast-tracking F-16 training gets pilots flying sooner but skips important stuff like advanced combat tactics, using the jet’s weapons systems, and handling emergencies. The F-16 is a whole different beast compared to something like the P-51 Mustang from WWII. The P-51 was simple—fly, aim, and shoot—while the F-16 is packed with high-tech gadgets like radars, guided missiles, and electronic warfare systems that take way more time to learn.
Now, about the A-10—it’s definitely simpler than the F-16 in some ways. It’s slower, tougher, and built for ground attack, which Ukraine really needs right now. Plus, it’s a bit more forgiving for new pilots. But it can’t do everything the F-16 can, like air-to-air combat. So, I would guess, it’s about on what Ukraine’s priorities are—quick ground support or long-term air superiority.