Iraq Receives fighter planes from the Czech L159 model



By Roudao two hours ago
3/2/2017

A crew of Iraqi pilots drove the birds to Balad Air Base

Roudao - Erbil

Delivered to Iraq on Thursday, two fighter jets from the Czech L159 model in the third installment of the aircraft deal concluded by the previous government to supply Iraq with 15 fighter aircraft, bringing the number of aircraft received by the Iraqi Air Force six aircraft of this model.

The officer said captain Ahmed Hassan technician aircraft at Balad Air Base in Salahuddin province (north) in a press statement, said that "two fighter L159 Czech-made model in the third installment of the aircraft contract Ahtta afternoon at Balad Air Base in the presence of the leaders of the Iraqi Air Force." .

He added that "the crew of Iraqi pilots drove the birds to Balad Air Base."

Announced the Czech Defense Ministry in March of last year for the Czech government's approval of a deal to hand over Iraq's 15 aircraft (L-159) light fighter $ 30 million, and the expected delivery of aircraft to Iraq during the two to three years.

And entered Baghdad in 2011, the two deals fighter aircraft "F-16" sophisticated, include the purchase of 36 aircraft to increase the efficiency of the air force, which was due to be delivered in September / September starts in 2013.

Iraq recognizes officially the first batch of aircraft "F-16", which included four fighter jets in the July 13, 2015, while the receipt of the second installment, which included two of the same style, last February 2016, while receiving the third installment by 4 planes August / August, for a total receipt of Iraq's 10 planes.

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