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United Arab Emirates: here are the first fourth generation Vipers

Dubai, UAE - The pilots of the Arab country start their training stage on the latest version of the Fighting Falcon, the F-16E, in the USA

The United Arab Emirates' pilots recently started training in the United States on the F-16C Block 60s (also called F-16Es), the latest version of the Fighting Falcon and presently purchased by such Middle Eastern country only. The United Emirates ordered 80 airplanes whose deliveries will be completed in 2007. The F-16E can be considered as an upgrade version which makes the Viper a fourth generation...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 102750
Rome, Italy, 09/06/2004 12:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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