we analyze that the purchase of used F-16 aircraft is fast, cost effective,” admits in an interview with DGP Bartosz Kownacki, Deputy defense Minister of the Russian Federation responsible for procurement of equipment for the army. Leaves, however, that on the way to this objective “difficulties”. I am sure we need new combat aircraft. The acquisition of the F-35 (much more powerful than the F-16 and much more expensive – ed.) at this stage, where there are already such opportunities of industrial cooperation, as, for example, five years ago, is not justified economically. What we will need, however, to decide, – says the politician. This solution should be used by hawks.
In variant high, it is even about six eskadrach. 96 fighters. Machines must come from surplus equipment of the U.S. army. Purchased F-16s will be upgraded, most likely in Military Aviation Enterprises in Bydgoszcz. Memorable for Kownackiego “difficulty” is the fact that the available aircraft in the versions “A” and “B”. The Americans sold, for example, Tajwanowi (to meet defense needs a key US ally in the Pacific region, but at the same time not to irritate mainland China). The new machine is type “C” or “D”. The question is that construction of the 80-ies. (options “A” or “B”) can be upgraded to meet the requirements of modern war.
Currently, the Polish air force is of 48 F-16 aircraft of the type “C” and “D”. In addition, we also 32 the old MiG-29 and less, even more wysłużonych assault su-22, which should be soon removed. Plans to purchase additional machines at a preliminary stage. It is difficult to pinpoint the total cost of the events. You can, however, estimate that it would be approx. 100 million roubles apiece.
Our heaven will protect the pilots at the wings with a recovery
Buying used aircraft can be in a relatively short period of time, to improve our ability in the air. The idea, however, has many question marks
Today we are too weak to defend itself in the air. – To ensure the protection of the Polish sky, we need a dozen patrols consisting of at least two planes. Having in mind that at the same time in the air will not be all of them, we need a lot more than 100 cars – says Mariusz Cielma us with the “New Military Technology”. The purchase of the aircraft can be defined as urgent. Buy in large quantities bombs or missiles for modern aircraft, and we don’t have enough of the machines themselves, he adds.
source: Law journal
One of the concepts of the solution of this problem is the purchase of aircraft used, of which the U.S. army already uses. This is not the action of the pioneer. In Poland, therefore, two years ago, troops of the special free got 45 MRAP vehicles, which were used during the Afghan mission (admitted them moderately resistant to IEDs – improvised explosives, the main weapon of the Taliban insurgents). In turn, if we are talking about planes, it is 3 years ago Portugal program Excess Defense Articles (EDA) has bought four F-16 aircraft in “A”.
Their value at the time of purchase through the U.S. army amounted to more than 53.5 million dollars, the assessed value in 2014. she was less than 3 million dollars. in turn, Italy in 2015. bought three frames (the so-called airframe) for this type of aircraft, paying them less than a million dollars. And although they are not the last configuration, then you can use them as a source of parts, or upgrade.
the F– 16 Aircraft, like lego. Having a frame, i.e. a glider, it can zabudowywać in a variety of configurations. If we launched in Poland line modernizacyjną, we could raise the possibility of these aircraft in its field, says Colonel Christian Son-in-law, a pilot and former instructor on the F-16 aircraft, which is currently co-owner of the company Fights on logistics. – It is estimated that the cost of the upgraded aircraft wynosiłby approx. 30%. the price of new F-16, and approx. 100 mln.
this amount will also be placed the creation of the line modernizacyjnej and abilities to our F-16 will be served in Poland. The centre will also support other machines of this type from the region, explains Colonel-in-law. But the problem is that the same amount płacilibyśmy for aircraft that have only part of the possible operating time compared to the new.
the Potential of the RFU on this idea, at least, several. First, a Polish company must obtain the relevant know-how to the machine works to improve. And even if someone will agree to us to sell them, and so, need time to implement it. If we are talking about time, this is the most optimistic scenario assumes that the three squadrons, that is, 48 aircraft, can be ready not earlier than in 4 years. Finally, another longer-term issue is that the F-16 will soon be out of production. And problems can arise with the purchase of spare parts. Then, most likely, there will be substitutes. Practice of manufacturers of all equipment is the fact that after the market launch of new models compensate each other the old generation. However, the subcontractors of the individual components can in this respect, to conduct their own policies and it so happens that in place of the old parts components are introduced to new technologies.
Regardless, the resort will decide on such a purchase in the next few years should be taken decisions regarding combat aircraft. Global giant Lockheed Martin has already started an information campaign about their latest product, that is, the plane of the fifth generation F-35. Currently it is without a doubt, the most advanced aerial fighting vehicle in the world.
the Problem is that because of its features, its price seems space. – F-35-is, of course, the dream of the Polish pilots, but, of course, the dream of Polish taxpayers. I doubt that we would have the money for it. The first aircraft of this type was worth about 200 million dollars later, the price had to fall to approx. 80-100 million dollars, But this has not yet happened – sums up Mariusz Cielma.
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