Goodbye 2nd Batch of GRIPEN? Brazil Negotiates Purchase of F-16 Fighters and Should Decide by Year-End

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 15/06/2024 at 13:40

A Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) está negociando com o governo dos Estados Unidos a possível compra de 24 caças F-16. A decisão deve ser tomada até o final do ano, levantando dúvidas sobre o segundo lote de GRIPEN. Foto: CAVOK/Divulgação

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The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) Is Negotiating With The United States Government The Possible Purchase Of 24 F-16 Fighters. The Decision Is Due By The End Of The Year, Raising Questions About The Second Batch Of GRIPEN.

Last year, the FAB commander mentioned the F-16 alongside the GRIPEN in a presentation, suggesting that the F-16 jets could be an option for Brazil’s air defense. However, this official confirmation has only just come now, generating discussions about the reasons behind this choice.

The FAB is in negotiations with the United States to acquire 24 F-16 fighters, according to an FAB official quoted by an American magazine. Although the talks are still in the early stages, the FAB intends to decide by the end of 2024 whether to move forward with the purchase of the F-16 fighters.

One Of The Reasons To Consider The F-16 Fighters Is The Budget

The FAB faces financial constraints and may opt for second-hand jets from the United States instead of a new batch of GRIPEN fighters. Officially, the government and the FAB are discussing a second batch of 30 units of the GRIPEN, but the resources for that purchase are insufficient.

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Including spare parts, training, and armaments. This is less than half the cost of new A-29 Super Tucano planes. Brazil is expected to receive aircraft from the Block 30/32 and 40/42 versions, similar to those purchased by Argentina.

These F-16s are older and have less onboard technology, but still possess interesting capabilities, such as integration with precision weapons. Additionally, they share GE F110 engines, similar to those used in the GRIPEN, which reduces maintenance and logistics costs. The final decision regarding the purchase of the F-16 fighters is expected to be made by the end of the year, and the discussion will certainly continue to generate significant repercussions.

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Goodbye 2nd Batch of GRIPEN? Brazil Negotiates Purchase of F-16 Fighters and Should Decide by Year-End

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) Is Negotiating With The United States Government The Possible Purchase Of 24 F-16 Fighters. The Decision Is Due By The End Of The Year, Raising Questions About The Second Batch Of GRIPEN.

One Of The Reasons To Consider The F-16 Fighters Is The Budget

Argentina Recently Purchased 24 F-16 Fighters From Denmark For 300 Million Dollars

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Goodbye 2nd Batch of GRIPEN? Brazil Negotiates Purchase of F-16 Fighters and Should Decide by Year-End

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) Is Negotiating With The United States Government The Possible Purchase Of 24 F-16 Fighters. The Decision Is Due By The End Of The Year, Raising Questions About The Second Batch Of GRIPEN.

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Four times faster than the Concorde, capable of taking passengers from New York to London in less than an hour at Mach 5.5, and with an engine that switches from turbojet to ramjet mid-flight at Mach 3.5, the Hermeus Quarterhorse went from paper to its first flight in just 19 months.

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