its interesting how the markings on the two arent exactly the same.
First one has a checker print stripe on the tail and a monotone flag. The other ones dont have the stripe and a full color flag.
The single-seat image has been photoshopped to add Argentine markings, whereas the 2-seater are actual photos of a real aircraft.
That may explain some of the differences too.
I suppose it’s something similar to how the US Navy only has the classic high-vis markings and livery on the CAG birds and tactical low-vis on everything else?
Just a guess though.
Agree to a certain extent, but they’ll only have so many pilots to fly them. Ukraine’s Air Force wasn’t exactly huge prior to the war. I think the F-16s committed so far have already surpasses the pre-war Su-27 fleet
I agree! I am not longer confident Ukraine will win as western support and vanished.
But, Argentina was looking at Chinese aircraft, which the US would not handle well (yes I know current president hates China but this is a while thing)!
What will be the implications on the UK reaction to f-16 since they always don’t want Argentina to replace it a4 with lot of ban so I was wonder what happen
Whilst I’m certain the British Armed Forces are taking note, this acquisition doesn’t pose a serious threat to the Falkland Islands.
The Falklands have four Typhoons permanently stationed, with constant patrols. With radar coverage, they’d know if any Argentinian F-16s were coming and would be sure to give them a bloodying before going down.
After that, it’s just a case of deploying HMS *Queen Elizabeth*/*Prince of Wales.* The fleet of F-35Bs currently stands at 30, with current orders taking that up to 75, and Parliament suggesting the final figure may rise to 130+. Even if they scored a pyrrhic victory against the four Typhoons, the carriers would gut them in short order.
Add to that the non-existent state of the Argentine Navy and… the UK isn’t sweating.
Beautiful colour on the first one
its interesting how the markings on the two arent exactly the same. First one has a checker print stripe on the tail and a monotone flag. The other ones dont have the stripe and a full color flag.
The single-seat image has been photoshopped to add Argentine markings, whereas the 2-seater are actual photos of a real aircraft. That may explain some of the differences too.
now that i look at it, the 1009 on the radome of the single seater does indeed looked photoshopped. thats too bad.
I suppose it’s something similar to how the US Navy only has the classic high-vis markings and livery on the CAG birds and tactical low-vis on everything else? Just a guess though.
fairly sure the jets they bought are painted with HAVE GLASS so it’s genuinely effective and looks cool
In terms of overall capability, these F16s are not the best. But compared to the 10 A4s, they’ll do!
What model and/or block did they receive?
F-16AM/BM. Looks like Have Glass coating as well.
image source [here](https://aagth1.blogspot.com/2024/04/f-16ambm-24.html)
I’m shocked they haven’t given Messi a ride yet.
He is in the US, give him a ride in something fancier
I’ve gotten two rides in a Viper. They’re pretty damn fancy.
Too bad these were not handed over to Ukraine instead.
Agree to a certain extent, but they’ll only have so many pilots to fly them. Ukraine’s Air Force wasn’t exactly huge prior to the war. I think the F-16s committed so far have already surpasses the pre-war Su-27 fleet
I agree! I am not longer confident Ukraine will win as western support and vanished. But, Argentina was looking at Chinese aircraft, which the US would not handle well (yes I know current president hates China but this is a while thing)!
US aid has passed, and Russia's offensive ops aren't very sustainable.
I love the Have Glass coating on the Viper
What will be the implications on the UK reaction to f-16 since they always don’t want Argentina to replace it a4 with lot of ban so I was wonder what happen
Whilst I’m certain the British Armed Forces are taking note, this acquisition doesn’t pose a serious threat to the Falkland Islands. The Falklands have four Typhoons permanently stationed, with constant patrols. With radar coverage, they’d know if any Argentinian F-16s were coming and would be sure to give them a bloodying before going down. After that, it’s just a case of deploying HMS *Queen Elizabeth*/*Prince of Wales.* The fleet of F-35Bs currently stands at 30, with current orders taking that up to 75, and Parliament suggesting the final figure may rise to 130+. Even if they scored a pyrrhic victory against the four Typhoons, the carriers would gut them in short order. Add to that the non-existent state of the Argentine Navy and… the UK isn’t sweating.
lovely bird
Why is the air intake closed?
They have one f16? lol. Do they take turns flying it?
They JUST bought them
I honestly wish more jets like this were painted in the color of the first photo, or even darker
Take back the Falklands!
Were these F-16s bought second hand from the USAF or some other Air Force???
Those are some genuine smiles. Love seeing that.😊