Griechenland bekommt 40 zusa

N5528P · Post by **N5528P** » 28. Oct 2005, 20:42

ANN wrote:US Approves $3.1 Billion Fighter Sale To Greece 40 F-16 C/D Models On The Way

Yes.

That's the answer from the Pentagon to Greece on the sale of 40 Block 52 F-16C and D models, a deal valued at $3.1 billion.

The aircraft will be equipped with F100-PW-229 engines and APG-68(V)9 radar systems, night vision goggles, reconnaissance pods and an assortment of weaponry. While the US Congress has 30 days to block the sale, that's not seen as likely, sources said.

"The modernization of Greece's F-16 fleet will increase the effectiveness of its contribution and capabilities to future NATO, coalition, and anti-terrorism operations," the Defense Security and Cooperation Agency said in a statement on the proposed sale. The statement was quoted by the Australian Associated Press. "This will also enhance Greece's ability to patrol the nation's extensive coastline and borders against future threats, contribute to the global war on terrorism, and to NATO operations."

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SubStyle · Post by **SubStyle** » 28. Oct 2005, 20:44

hach und bei uns streiten sie wegen ein paar Eurofighter ;(

Kingair · Post by **Kingair** » 29. Oct 2005, 20:53

na da sieht man wie andere Länder an die Landesverteidigung ran gehen, o

Hr. Gaal + Genossen sollten mal an einer Exkursion dorthin teilnehmen, die Hellenen nehmen sich halt selber ernst...

ein Streit über 18 Eufis würde dort nur Lachstürme hervorrufen,
die F 16 sind bei den guten Wetter dort eh besser aufgehoben als bei uns im Alpenraum...

/ Anspielung an die AJ Ausschreibung,,

N5528P · Post by **N5528P** » 30. Oct 2005, 00:33

Kingair wrote:ein Streit über 18 Eufis würde dort nur Lachstürme hervorrufen

Naj, ursprünglich wolltens ja auch die Eufis haben.

Bernhard

airbus389 · Post by **airbus389** » 30. Oct 2005, 11:00

Diese F-16 order ist ein Ersatz für ein paar F-4s und als Ergänzung der restlichen F-16 Flotte gedacht. Deswegen gibt es auch (neben dem fast schon üblichen Grundpaket an Nachtsichtgeräten, Helmvisieren und ein paar Waffen) Software, Ersatzteile, Trainingsausrüstung usw.

Nach der gescheiterten Finanzierung für die Ef-order wurde eine neue Auschreibung gemacht wieder mit Rafale, Ef, Gripen.

N5528P · Post by **N5528P** » 28. Nov 2005, 19:40

Die lernen aber schnell von uns.... :lol:

Oder war der KHG auf Besuch?

ANN wrote:Greece Has F-16 Sticker Shock
Rising Price Raises Opposition Ire

The number was $1.3 billion back in July. Now the digits have changed places, and it's $3.1 billion. But Greek Defence Minister Spilios Spiliotopoulos (say that three times fast) still thinks it's a good deal.

"The $3.1 billion is a logical price for the 40 jets offering this level of technology," the Greek newspaper Ekathimerini quoted Spiliotopoulos, last Saturday.

Opposition politicians don't want to spend that kind of money -- instead, they would rather spend less money, more of which would be spent at home in Greece. But nobody is offering the Greeks the chance to manufacture such advanced aircraft.

And the change from $1.3 billion to $3.1 is not exactly comparing apples to apples. In July Spiliotopoulos said that the first 30 aircraft would cost $1.3 billion; the $3.1 billion is an estimate for 40, including some support charges that were not part of the July estimate. For example, maintenance support for not only the new F-16s but Greece's existing large fleet of the type is included.

Nonetheless, the change in numbers was greeted with dismay and distress by opposition politicians.

The government is finishing up negotiations for the advanced Block 50/52+ F-16s, even more modern than the latest ones used by the USAF. The Hellenic Air Force already operates 60 Block 50/52+ strike fighters, and a number of Block 30 aircraft with a primary day fighter mission.

The new jets, like Greece's earlier Block 50/52+ planes, are AMRAAM capable and are equipped with conformal fuel tanks that add 450 gallons with very little impact on combat performance (top speed is slightly reduced, compared to the older, less high-tech and shorter-legged Block 30 F-16s that the Royal Hellenic Air Force also operates).

The minister evaded questions, this week, about how the government plans to pay for the jets in a time of budget belt-tightening. EU-imposed economic controls have cause the government to make cuts that have distressed the powerful trade unions -- as reported in Aero-News, even the air traffic controllers struck recently, causing a one-day shutdown of Athens's airport -- and Olympic Airlines.

Here in the United States, the order is important to Lockheed Martin. If the Greek order goes the way of the Pakistani order, which was canceled because of earthquake-induced austerity measures, it might have to close the F-16 production line in the former General Dynamics (and former Convair) plant in Fort Worth, and idle the workers.

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N5528P · Post by **N5528P** » 4. Jan 2006, 23:06

Ein paar weniger sinds offenbar geworden...

ANN wrote:Hellenic Air Force Orders 30 Block 52+ F-16s
Lockheed Martin Awarded $99.7M Contract

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday the government has awarded the Bethesda, MD-based company a nearly $100 million contract for long-lead tasks related to the production of 30 new Advanced Block 52+ aircraft for Greece.

The governments of Greece and the United States signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the aircraft earlier in December. The new order includes 20 single-place F-16Cs and 10 two-place F-16Ds. The LOA provides Greece an option for an additional 10 aircraft.

The new aircraft will supplement the existing fleet of Hellenic Air Force (HAF) F-16s and continue the modernization of the HAF. The total program value for the initial 30 aircraft is approximately $2 billion, with Lockheed Martin's portion estimated at about $1.2 billion.

"Under this contract, we'll provide the latest in advanced technologies to ensure long-term mission success for our valued customer, the Hellenic Air Force," said Ralph D. Heath, president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. "It's especially gratifying that this order marks the 50th time an F-16 customer has come back to us for additional aircraft - establishing a record of customer satisfaction that may be unmatched in the military aircraft business."

"Our workforce builds an outstanding product and the world knows it, as the F-16 continues its record of being the world's most successful fighter," said June Shrewsbury, Lockheed Martin vice president of F-16 programs. "This contract is great news for the F-16 team, because it extends the production line another year and opens the door wider for additional international sales in the future."

The final Greek aircraft will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The Block 52+ is one of the most modern and capable F-16 versions ever built, providing a major leap in capabilities over earlier models. Capability enhancements include an expanded core computing capacity, improved communications and a large selection of precision weapons.

The initial Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract covers materials and tasks necessary to launch the new production program for Greece.

Lockheed Martin employs about 135,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2004 sales of $35.5 billion.

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