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pakviper
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 Posted: Apr 29, 2011 - 10:10 AM
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Joined: Feb 06, 2010 - 10:04 AM
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Location: Middle east
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Paris Air Show will be held from June 23-26th This year, and the F-16C will be both on static and aerial display. Bill gigliotti will be the display pilot again,?
I think that now the F-16 will be eyed for the export market only, as THE USAF i think has no plans to induct vipers fresh off the production line, until and unless some thing goes wrong drastically with the F-35 program or a major Shift in The US DOD's strategic planning. 2025 is the cut off date for USAF F-16 Fleet, including the USANG?
All the 20odd nations operating the Viper Old and new ones will think to retire them gradually, where as nations like us, i mean pakistan will keep them flying till 2030, for MLU jet and 2045 for block-52s, as we fly a lot less as compared to other users.
Which version will be fielded at Paris Air Show this year? The Block-50/52+?
and the Block-60 is tailor made for UAE only or some time down the line it may be offered for export to other countries as well? |
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guardbaby
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 - 04:05 PM
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| "Block-60 is tailor made for UAE only"...yes. They bought it lock, stock and barrel to include all engineering rights. The USAF will never own a Block 60...by name. |
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vinnie
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Posted: Apr 30, 2011 - 04:02 PM
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Joined: Feb 06, 2004 - 03:37 AM
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| How about a Blk 30 with a -129 engine, had one in my jet 87-339 for 6 months as a test, only IP's could fly it, they loved it! |
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