U.S. Air Force will renovate 300-350 F-16C fighter aircraft
Date:2011-11-10Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
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According to China’s National Defense Science and Technology Information Network reports: United States, “Air Force Technology” Web site November 7, 2011 article said that the Air Force deputy chief of staff responsible for operational matters Herbert Carlisle Lieutenant, said recently that active duty U.S. Air Force has decided to 300-350 fighter aircraft F-16C Block40/50 improvements to upgrade to extend its service life.
these F-16C Block40/50 fighter in the upgrade, the facelift of new avionics and airframe life from 8,000 hours to 10,000 hours. The funds will be needed to upgrade in the 2012 fiscal year budget to apply.
It is reported that the Air Force decided to work some of the F-16 fighter upgrade to the F-35 “Lightning” II Joint Strike Fighter combat formation before (reported F-35 fighter will likely operational capability in 2018 to form), to maintain the necessary tactical fighter force size and fighting.
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