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US re-visit F-16 aircraft contract with Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan - Not enough planes to contain China

The United States are convincing Taipei to re-visit the terms of a 66 F-16 C/D aircraft contract which was sealed with Washington, since this purchase would not be enough to oppose a strong air force fielded by China. The decision became public on the web site of Texas senator John Cornyn, who has been an implacable supporter of an F-16 C/D sale to Taiwan. "We recognize that China has 2,300 operational...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140061
Rome, Italy, 05/02/2012 10:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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