In November of 2004 it became clear that the Chilean government was also seeking urgent replacement for its aging Mirage 50/5M aircraft. Operating costs are soaring and spare parts are getting hard to obtain. It is believed that negiotiations are underway with the Dutch government to aqcuire a batch of 20 second-hand RNlAF F-16s with the MLU update.
Finally, in October of 2005 the Chilean government decided to purchase a total of 18 Dutch F-16s (11 A's & 7 B's). The aircraft are already upgraded with the MLU conversion package and will be delivered between August of 2006 and September of 2007. This purchase will enable the FACh to create another F-16 squadron.
In 2008 the first rumour went that another batch of former Dutch F-16s would be sold to Chile. On May 25th, 2009 the order was confirmed by the Dutch ministry of defense. This lot would compromise only A-models. It would be used to create another squadron being able to phase out the remainder of the Chilean F-5 fleet. Deliveries are expected to start in 2010 and be finished by year-end.
This color scheme was made by Alejandro Cornejo U.
Aguilas Blancas Chile
Finally, in October of 2005 the Chilean government decided to purchase a total of 18 Dutch F-16s (11 A's & 7 B's). The aircraft are already upgraded with the MLU conversion package and will be delivered between August of 2006 and September of 2007. This purchase will enable the FACh to create another F-16 squadron.
In 2008 the first rumour went that another batch of former Dutch F-16s would be sold to Chile. On May 25th, 2009 the order was confirmed by the Dutch ministry of defense. This lot would compromise only A-models. It would be used to create another squadron being able to phase out the remainder of the Chilean F-5 fleet. Deliveries are expected to start in 2010 and be finished by year-end.
This color scheme was made by Alejandro Cornejo U.
Aguilas Blancas Chile
