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--- Quote from: F-16.net ---Pakistan to order at least 55 Block 52 F-16s
 

Thursday, May 12, 2005 - Pakistan has increased its requirement on the number of F-16s to at least 55 and plans to decide on a configuration within the next few weeks. Industry sources say government-to-government meetings held in Pakistan last month resulted in a letter of request for 55 F-16s, plus 20 options.

This is in line with the 71 additional F-16A/Bs Pakistan ordered before an arms embargo was imposed by the USA in 1990, but well above the 24-36 Lockheed was initially expecting.

Another meeting is planned for later this month in the USA with the addition of representatives from Lockheed. This meeting should result in a decision on a configuration, most likely Block 50/52 aircraft, and a letter of agreement.

The US government will then be able to notify Congress of the proposed deal, giving it 60 days to consider it. A final contract could be signed as early as September for delivery from late 2008.

Islamabad 's F-16s are to be funded partly by a five-year military aid package the USA has guaranteed Pakistan in exchange for its role in the "war on terrorism". Pakistan will have to find additional funds from its defence budget, but sources say it is uncertain whether it will receive enough for all 55 aircraft.
 

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Webmaster:
Nobody, your last post has been deleted. This is not a place for political accusations against any country, at least not in the offending, rude and unfounded way you posted it. 

Air Marshal:

--- Quote from: Webmaster on April 26, 2005, 01:34:43 PM ---I think they should get E,F models if they want F-16s.

Is there any news regarding possible offers J-10/F-10 for PAF by China?

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Dear Admin,
                          you say right but F-16 "E" & "F" are soo expensive. PAF wants to buy F-16 C& D.

As u say about J-10, this is the future aircraft of PAF after Jf-17 Thunder.

bhushan:
GOOD FOR PAKISTAN - COZ THEY GET THEM FREE INSPITE OF SUPPORTING  THE AL-QUEDA & THE TALIBAN & OSAMA BIN LADEN.

BAD FOR THE U.S. - BECAUSE THEIR TAX PAYERS ARE PAYING FOR WARPLANES WHICH MAY BE USED BY PAKISTANI TERRORISTS AGAINST THE U.S. SOME DAY. 

Ramon:
Latest news concerning this "HOT" topic........ :-\

In Dutch: Pakistan koopt nog geen F-16's
In verband met de aardbeving van vorige maand stelt Pakistan de aanschaf van F-16's even uit. President Musharraf wil het geld gebruiken voor de wederopbouw en de noodhulp voor de slachtoffers van de aardbeving. Pakistan zou tachtig F-16's kopen van de Verenigde Staten die ongeveer 2,5 miljard euro moesten kosten. Het land besteedt het op dit moment liever aan de zorg voor de mensen, omdat veel mensen de winter anders niet doorkomen. Musharraf denkt verder dat Pakistan minder geld heeft gekregen van de rijkere landen, omdat tijdens de aardbeving in Pakistan weinig Westerse toeristen waren.

Translated: Pakistan is not going to buy any F-16's, for now.
This due the eartquake that was also in Pakistan, and all the money is needed for the local people over there.
I think it is finally a very smart and good move/decision from a country to first take care of their people

Regards, Ramon.

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