For its assembly, two flights were made to Denmarkin order to bring the different parts that make it up and its assembly process will extend throughout January. Its construction is being carried out at the Instruction Center and its cost will be US$3,365 million.
What is the F-16 plane that Argentina bought like?
This plane of North American origin has characteristics of a multipurpose aircraft with functions specific to air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The F-16 system has 16 single-seat and 8 two-seat units for advanced training of pilots, weapons and support equipment.
The delivery includes four flight simulators, eight engines and the spare parts warranty is five years. Besidesthe training of pilots and mechanics who will work on this weapons system is planned.
Each one is 14.8 meters long, 9.8 meters wide, 4.80 meters high and weighs 8936 kilograms. Without frames in the cockpits they allow excellent visibility for the pilots. They own two fuel tanks of 370 gallons, and one of 300, and that gives them more than two and a half hours of autonomy in combat.
They were manufactured by the American company Lockheed Martin and reach a speed of 2500 kilometers per hour. The fuselage is made with easy-to-maintain materials with alloys of aluminum, steel and titanium. The acquisition occurred in April of this year and required an investment of around US$300 million.
The first F-16 aircraft arrived for the Air Force
He arrived in Argentina on first F-16 aircraft aboard the Air Force C-130 Hercules which will be used for instruction and training. The arrival of the aircraft was confirmed by the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, through your account on the X social network. This unit was assembled by the technicians of the Argentine Air Force and the Royal Danish Air Force.
“WE HAVE THE FIRST F-16 IN ARGENTINA! Today, the C-130 of the Argentine Air Force landed in El Palomar with the fuselage on board, and continued towards Tandil to begin assembly. Great news for our defense and a source of pride for all Argentines,” highlighted the Ministry of Defense.
Source: Ambito
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