Mon, Aug 08, 2011
U.S. Government, Lockheed Martin Provide "Comprehensive
Package"
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) unveiled the first four of
24 Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft in a ceremony Thursday at Ben
Guerrir Air Base in Morocco. Senior representatives from the
Moroccan and U.S. governments and air forces were present for the
historic event.
Lockheed Martin Photo
This is Morocco's first experience with the F-16 so the package
being provided by the U.S. government is comprehensive. Morocco
will acquire a Block 52 configuration of the F-16C/D aircraft
tailored to meet the specific requirements of the RMAF. The sale
includes the aircraft, mission equipment and a support package
provided by Lockheed Martin and other U.S. and international
contractors. The new aircraft will supplement the RMAF's
existing fleet of fighter aircraft and will contribute to the
upgrade and modernization of the RMAF.
"The delivery of these aircraft places Morocco among the very
elite group of air forces of the world who operate the advanced
multirole F-16," said Ralph D. Heath, executive vice president of
Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area.
The F-16 is the choice of 25 nations. More than 4,400 aircraft
have been delivered worldwide from assembly lines in five
countries. The F-16 program has been characterized by unprecedented
international cooperation among governments, air forces and
aerospace industries. Major upgrades to all F-16 versions are being
incorporated to keep the fleet modern and fully supportable over
the aircraft's long service life.
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