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Oman: the first F-16 Block 50 arrived

Muscat, Oman - An important choice to increase the collaboration degree in the area with states such as the UAE and Barhain which already operate the Viper

The first of twelve Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 50 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighters destined to Oman Air Force has been recently delivered by the United States. The event concretely indicates the beginning of a modernization process of the Arab country’s armed force which will flank and then replace the old French-British SEPECAT Jaguar fighter-bombers. The choice of the Viper appears a significant o...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 125040
Rome, Italy, 08/09/2005 13:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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