On December 13, 2024, the Romanian Ministry of Defence announced that three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased by Romania from Norway landed at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii. This delivery contributes to equipping the 48th Fighter Squadron as part of Romania’s ongoing efforts to replace its fleet of MiG-21 LanceR fighters. With these aircraft, the 48th Fighter Squadron now operates 15 F-16s obtained from Norway. Read full defense news at this link...
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The transition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon represents a significant advancement for the Romanian Air Force, as the F-16 features more advanced avionics, greater payload capacity, and improved maneuverability compared to the MiG-21 LanceR. (Picture source: Romanian MoD)
The transition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon represents a significant advancement for the Romanian Air Force, as the F-16 features more advanced avionics, greater payload capacity, and improved maneuverability compared to the MiG-21 LanceR. (Picture source: Romanian MoD)
