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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Chile to increase F16 fighter bombers wing to 44

Chile is interested in purchasing another batch of refurbished F 16 fighter bombers for the Air Force, according to diplomatic sources in Santiago which was partially confirmed by Defence officials.

The new fighters to be purchased from Holland would replace the ageing F-5 Tiger III to be decommissioned next year. Chile currently has 28 F-16 fighter bombers, of which ten model C/D Block 50 were purchased brand new in 2002 as part of the free trade agreement signed with United States.

Total cost 660 million US dollars.

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