February 27, 2004 (by Lieven Dewitte) -
Lockheed Martin completed a successful first flight yesterday of the initial F-16 Advanced Block 52 aircraft produced for Singapore.
RSAF F-16D Block 52, #661, part of the latest Peace Carvin IV order rolling just prior to take off on its first flight
Singapore's purchase program includes aircraft, support equipment, spare parts, training, mission equipment and other associated items. The aircraft have components manufactured by Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Northrop Grumman and other U.S. suppliers.
This program is the fourth buy of the F-16 for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Singapore received its first F-16 under the original Peace Carvin program signed in 1988. Subsequent orders were made in 1994, 1997 and this in 2000.
