Iraqi F-16D first flight

tally · Post by **tally** » 03 May 2014, 16:38

First and second flight for Iraqi F-16D with tail number IAF1601 yesterday, may 2. It flew around as Rocket 41 on its second flight from NAS Fort Worth.

Tally.

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Hornet69 · Post by **Hornet69** » 03 May 2014, 16:50

I wonder if it is wise for the US Government to deliver these modern fighters to Iraq? Knowing the region is like a warzone. Probably within the next ten years these planes fall in the hand of the "enemy". Or better said Taliban / Al Quida

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F17_114PM · Post by **F17_114PM** » 03 May 2014, 19:13

Good thought

But what about the delivery of new F-15 to Saudi-Arabia?

In my opinion, that´s far more dangerous.

Stratofreighter · Post by **Stratofreighter** » 03 May 2014, 20:54

The F-16IQ is not up to the latest standard.

See
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articl ... es-347808/

Yes, this is a purposefully downgraded F-16 Block 52 variant. The radar for example.

Also, only commercially available GPS systems will be installed in these fighters.

Piet Luijken · Post by **Piet Luijken** » 03 May 2014, 23:00

First four will be delivered to Iraq in june 2014 so three more to expect soon

. Total order is 36.

TF-104G · Post by **TF-104G** » 03 May 2014, 23:11

so the Iraqis have modern F-16 than Belgium, Danmark, Netherlands, Norway.....

Piet Luijken · Post by **Piet Luijken** » 04 May 2014, 10:15

Monday, January 27th, 2014 | Posted by WorldTribune.com
Iraq trains flight crews for U.S. F-16s, expected to arrive in June
Special to WorldTribune.com
LONDON — Iraq is preparing for the arrival of advanced U.S. fighter-jets.
Officials said the Iraqi Defense Ministry and Air Force have been arranging for the first delivery of the F-16 multi-role fighter by the United States.

U.S. F-16 multi-role fighter
They said the first batch of F-16 Block 52 aircraft is expected to arrive in June 2014.
“The first batch will consist of four F-16s, and they will be fully-equipped,” an official said.
Officials said Iraq would receive a total of 36 F-16s. They said the administration of President Barack Obama, in cooperation with manufacturer Lockheed Martin, has pledged an accelerated delivery schedule.
“Iraqi crews are being trained on the F-16s in the United States and this will continue in Iraq,” the official said.
Officials said the F-16s would be operated for air space defense and border security missions.

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raameagle · Post by **raameagle** » 04 May 2014, 10:59

I suspect that 'June' will be the handover of the aircraft and that they wont actually fly to Iraq for another few months.

Regards

Stratofreighter · Post by **Stratofreighter** » 07 May 2014, 17:43

http://www.janes.com/article/37525/firs ... den-flight

The first of 36 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) making its maiden flight out of Fort Worth in Texas.

Deliveries to Iraq are due to commence shortly. Source: Lockheed Martin

Arjan · Post by **Arjan** » 07 May 2014, 18:01

Looking good!!

F17_114PM · Post by **F17_114PM** » 07 May 2014, 18:15

Indeed

Erik_7Xi · Post by **Erik_7Xi** » 08 May 2014, 11:00

That front section is unusually dark?

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