F-16 Block 72 offered to Bulgaria?

[rheonomic]

The change is enough that it should be F/G. V is just a reference to Viper.

Isn't F already used (at least unofficially, not sure about officially) for the 2-bag block 60?

[sprstdlyscottsmn]

Maybe? G/H then?

[commisar]

This is a good buy for Bulgaria, would like to see them purchase more in the future.

They eventually will, probably 1:1 for the Mig-29 so 16 total

[basher54321]

Bulgaria looks to have requested 8 more Block 70s:

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bulgaria of F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.673 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy four (4) F-16 C Block 70 aircraft; four (4) F-16 D Block 70 aircraft; eleven (11) F100-GE-129D engines (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (8 installed, 3 spares);...

[hkultala]

Bulgaria looks to have requested 8 more Block 70s:

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bulgaria of F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.673 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy four (4) F-16 C Block 70 aircraft; four (4) F-16 D Block 70 aircraft; eleven (11) F100-GE-129D engines (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (8 installed, 3 spares);...

There is an error in that article. There is no such thing as "F100-GE129D" engine.

There is F110-GE-129 engine.

[basher54321]

There is an error in that article. There is no such thing as "F100-GE129D" engine.

There is F110-GE-129 engine.

F110-GE-129D is a more correct designation.

The F110-GE-129D engine configuration is designed for lowest possible cost of ownership and unsurpassed single-engine safety. Incorporating the latest Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) engine technologies, the propulsion system will also provide the RAFO with 6,000 Total Accumulated Cycle interval capability for scheduled maintenance -- a 40% increase over previous designs. Qualified in 2011, the F110-GE-129D engine also provides longer time on wing and improved spares levels for enhanced mission readiness.

https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ ... 6-aircraft

[hythelday]

Bulgarian government moves forward with second batch of 8 F-16 Block 70s:
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/ ... atch-f-16s

DSCA package worth 1,67$B was approved by US in April
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major- ... 0-aircraft