70 72 batch (No. 70 72) the latest model F-16 fighter.
As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Poland has not only placed an order for 32 F-35As, but Warsaw is also preparing to conclude a mid-term extension of the contract with F-16 aircraft this year, according to Kuptel.
The Polish Air Force currently has 48 F16 multifunctional fighters, according to the Bulgarian Military Network (Bulgarian Military Networkcom) said that the force has 48 F16 multifunctional fighters. Of the aircraft in this series, there are 36 single-seat F-16Cs of the 52 series, 12 F16Ds of two series of more than 52 ships, which were delivered in the period 2006-2008.
According to reports, Poland intends to sign a "foreign arms sales" with the United States to comprehensively update 48 F-16 fighter jets. Although the details of the contract have not yet been finalized, there are indications that the latest model of the 70 72 series of F-16 fighters (No. 70 72) has attracted the attention of the Polish Air Force. Poland has also been big about boosting its air power, spending US$4.6 billion (NT$1,444.3 billion) in January 2020 to buy 32 aircraft from Lockheed Martin, which are expected to be delivered in 2026-2030.
Poland, on the other hand, has signed two contracts with South Korean Airlines, spent three billion dollars, and purchased 48 FA-50 aircraft, and so far, 12 have been ordered. The remaining 36 ships will be built according to the latest models and delivered in 2025-2028.
As with the F-16V modification, the most notable of the 70 72 batch of F-16 fighters is Northrop Grumman's An APG-83 variable agile beam radar. The difference between the 70th batch and the 72nd batch is reflected in the engine, the 70th batch uses the General Electric F110, and the 72nd batch uses the Pratt & Whitney F100.
In addition, the 70 72 batch of F-16 fighters has a cruising range of 4,852 kilometers, which can be refueled by adding fuel tanks or air fuel, so that the fighter has a endurance far beyond ordinary people.