Mike Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 3 hours ago, wellsprop said: Bringing this back on topic, before the thread gets locked (or someone gets put on the naughty step), when are the aircraft supposed to be delivered? Quite. This thread will be locked if those that have drifted into politics can't control themselves. That's the only warning you'll get, I'm afraid. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 First Argentinian F-16 seen https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/argentine-air-force-fighting-falcon-sighted?fbclid=IwAR0udRdTr133FUkRSopOfDMO6uiVYMeYANLJtRIfj-e8X9IDKPIsxf0DhbU 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Oh look, it's grey! 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 https://theaviationgeekclub.com/and-heres-argentina-first-f-16/ looks legit.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Might be the hangar lighting, but that does seem to be quite a dark grey, so maybe a little different from the standard F-16 grays? 🤷🏻♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 26 minutes ago, Roland Pulfrew said: Might be the hangar lighting, but that does seem to be quite a dark grey, so maybe a little different from the standard F-16 grays? 🤷🏻♂️ Looks like one of the Have Glass "stealth" paint variants . Used on F-16 lately. Also the RDAF has some jets painted that way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Argentina seems to be in an aircraft buying mood (even if these are just recycled DC-3's): https://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/Press Release - Argentina 24-28 CN.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 23 hours ago, exdraken said: Looks like one of the Have Glass "stealth" paint variants . Used on F-16 lately. Also the RDAF has some jets painted that way. So it’s actually the pre- sale Danish scheme with Argentine markings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 11 minutes ago, Fin said: So it’s actually the pre- sale Danish scheme with Argentine markings? I have no idea if this jet was repainted or not for Argentina this A model has the same scheme: https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/rdaf-extends-service-life-of-f-16s https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/28/rdaf-f-16s-have-glass/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Forget about the F-16s https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/argentina-seeks-basler-bt-67s-for-antarctic-resupply-duties/157903.article Turbo C-47s! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 4/19/2024 at 8:26 PM, wellsprop said: Forget about the F-16s https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/argentina-seeks-basler-bt-67s-for-antarctic-resupply-duties/157903.article Turbo C-47s! 140 Mio$! Is there nothing more reasonable? Sounds highly expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 On 4/17/2024 at 1:09 PM, wellsprop said: Oh look, it's grey! Ahhh but how long will it stay grey ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 On 4/19/2024 at 8:26 PM, wellsprop said: Forget about the F-16s https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/argentina-seeks-basler-bt-67s-for-antarctic-resupply-duties/157903.article Turbo C-47s! Is this for 1 -one plane only? What does a new C-130j cost?? https://www.avionrevue.com/aviacion-militar/estados-unidos-aprueba-venta-de-un-basler-bt-67-para-argentina/?ct=t(seleccion-23-4-2024L)&mc_cid=c0db6a338a&mc_eid=a885934507 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I suspect that includes a large spares, support and training package. The way these contracts work means, if only buying a few aircraft, the unit cost seems extremely high - that's a reflection of the majority of the cost not being the actual airframes themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Rather looking forward to seeing more photos of these in Argentine markings and perhaps a paint scheme too. They appear rather well equipped re pods and guided ordnance, something of a big jump in capability which by the sounds of things is somewhat overdue. I've had a bit of a Google but not seen much more than is posted here, has anyone got any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 41 minutes ago, RMP2 said: I've had a bit of a Google but not seen much more than is posted here, has anyone got any updates? I'd assume payments are due next! That will be the crucial part I guess and training! (In Denmark? The US?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Just an FYI: For the official signing ceremony RDAF F-16BM ET-199 was adorned with temporary Argentine markings/roundels. The eagle above the serial no. on the tail was however painted on and remains on today but ET-199 is back in full Danish markings again and still flying in Denmark. The color scheme is known in Denmark as "The F-35 scheme". Initially the RDAF painted one F-16 back in 2000 to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the RDAF and to show the colors of the future fighter aircraft. However, this scheme now appears to be standard for all Danish Vipers getting a full paint job during deep maintenance. The FS is 36170 with lettering in FS36375. The red is FS31136. More details on F-16.net regarding delivery and proposed scheme in Argentine service: https://www.f-16.net/f-16-news-article5264.html 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 On 4/9/2024 at 5:07 PM, Pajarito said: You can't even repeat something someone said or tell you about that war, Scooby, because it's just a shame. Cheers, Igna Both my cousins served in the Falklands and I read daily about it as it was occurring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 On 6/14/2024 at 3:43 PM, Pajarito said: Again, both your cousins told you; sorry, what side were they fighting on, the Argies'? On which papers did you read daily as the war was occurring, Argie papers? See now what I'm trying to make you understand? I had relatives fighting that war as well, and I also read a lot about it. Yet, I won't dare repeat the crap I was told (heard or read) about the British reasons to go to war. That's just out of respect for the ones who've died fighting a war that they even didn't agree on - both sides. I understood the financial hardship the country was going through and the need for a distraction, there was no purpose for starting a war. Are you saying first hand accounts of a war are not valuable? I have a degree in military history, I know to look at both sides of a conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Well and truly closed. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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