Pakistan could acquire more Jordanian Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft, as it prepares to receive the final two examples of the current deal for 13 aircraft.
An air force spokesman said the number of F-16s could increase, but did not provide specific numbers, according to flightglobal.com.
From late April, Pakistan has received 11 former Jordanian F-16s. The arrival of the last two aircraft is expected soon, said the spokesman.
Pakistan decided to acquire used aircraft, as opposed to new ones, owing to budgetary concerns.
Based on Flightglobal’s World Air Force’s directory, the deal reduces Jordan’s F-16 fleet to 29, and boosts Pakistan’s to 50 aircraft.
Media reports said that on average, the airframes still have 3,000 flying hours, and should serve for an additional 20 years.
