[quote][b][url=/v3/forum/europe-14/topic/fortele-aeriene-ale-romaniei-roumanie-336/?post=12944#post-12944]ex-ayeayepepito[/url] a dit le 25/03/2010 à 15:32 :[/b]

[quote="jojo"]Pour ma part, j'ai lu qu'ils "achetaient" 24 F16 d'occases (ce dont-ils parlent ici) + une option pour 24 autres NEUFS .... !  :roll: 

Donc, je reviens sur mon idée de "troque US" (désolé !!  :mrgreen: ), s'ils vont effectivement s'engager pour 24 autres NEUFS, les 24 d'occases peuvent bien être cédés .... Contre "des fraises" !!! Nannn ???  :lol: 

Je les vois mal pouvoir financer tout çà au prix du marché .... Des fraises oui !!!!  :lol:[/quote]

Ca devrait répondre à tes questions  :wink: 

[i][b]Romania to Buy 48 Used and New F-16s as Lead-in for JSF[/b]

(Source: Romanian Ministry of Defence; issued March 24, 2010)
 	
Romania has finally opted for a mix of used and new F-16s to replace its MiG-21 Lancer fighters, and hopes to eventually move up to the F-35 JSF. (Romanian MoD photo)
National Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea presented, during the meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) held on March 23, 2010, a statement on the Multirole Aircraft Program of the Romanian Air Force. 

Given that Romania does not have the financial resources necessary for the acquisition of new multirole aircraft, CSAT has approved the Defence Ministry’s proposal to acquire 24 used F-16 aircraft. The proposal will be submitted for discussion and approval by the Romanian Parliament. The proposal to purchase F-16 aircraft was made by the Romanian Air Force’s General Staff, and is based on an in-depth analysis of the missions which the aircraft is required to carry out, and on the long-term strategy to integrate the fighter aircraft into this category of forces. 

Minister Gabriel Oprea also presented CSAT members with information regarding the implications of the retirement, in coming years, of the MiG-21 LanceR fighter aircraft which currently equip the Romanian Air Force. 

The implementation of the Multirole Aircraft Program is part of the strategic partnership between Romania and the United States of America, and the option to purchase F-16 aircraft is part of the Air Force Staff’s strategy of gradually developing operational capabilities, with the ultimate goal of acquiring the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. 

In this respect, the strategy set out the following steps: 
- An initial stage involving the acquisition of 24 used F-16 Block 25 aircraft; 
- An intermediate stage involving the acquisition of an additional 24, new-build F-16 aircraft of the Block 50-52 version; 
--A final phase involving the service introduction of 24 F-35 JSF aircraft, which will replace the first batch of F-16 aircraft originally purchased. 

The F-16 is a multirole aircraft capable of performing missions for the defense of airspace, strike missions against land and sea targets in all weather conditions, by day and night, and reconnaissance missions. 

Its equipment configuration meets Romania's defense needs and allows the commitments undertaken within NATO. The F-16 is a tactical aircraft whose performance has been tested in combat, and has successfully carried out missions during operations in Iraq, the Western Balkans and Afghanistan. All these technical features and performance at the highest level meet the initial operational requirements of the Romanian Air Force. 

The purchase of used F-16 aircraft will be subject to an agreement between the governments of Romania and the United States. Project value is approximately US $ 1.3 billion, broken down as follows: 24 refurbished, updated and fully equipped aircraft; technical assistance for a period of 3-5 years; and a logistic support package including flight simulators, training, transport, adaptation of ground infrastructure, ammunition, weapons and administrative costs. 

Personnel training will be carried out in the United States to U.S. Air Force standards, to achieve the required operational level and the full implementation of this system’s capabilities. 

The aircraft to be purchased by Romania are in service with the US Air Force, and have a remaining lifetime estimated at 10 to 15 years since (2500 to 3500 flight hours per aircraft.) 

The first aircraft will arrive in Romania in 2013.[/i][/quote]