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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Singapore Accepts First F-16C/D With Color Cockpit

The first new production block 52 F-16C/D aircraft to incorporate color cockpits was delivered today to the Republic of Singapore Air Force as part of the Peace Carvin III program.

The aircraft, an F-16C, is the first of 12 new production F-16C/D aircraft for the Republic of Singapore Air Force, under an order that was announced in 1997.

The delivery also marks the second batch of F-16s for the Singapore Air Force that was produced in 24 months, compressed from the typical span time of 36 months.

The reduction in time span was achieved through commercial practices and lean manufacturing processes.

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