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The Royal Moroccan Air Force’s first F-16 Block 72, a two-seat aircraft in desert camouflage, climbing during its first flightAnalysis

Analysis: F-16 Block 70/72, how the newest F-16 differs from Greece’s F-16V Viper and which countries are receiving it

Analysis: The F-16 Block 70/72 is the new-build F-16 now in production at Greenville, with the APG-83 radar, the Viper Shield electronic…

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