Royal Air Force of Oman - Wikipedia
In 2005, deliveries of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 50 aircraft began, equipped with improved GPS/INS. The aircraft can carry a further batch of advanced missiles; the AGM-88 HARM missile, JDAM, JSOW and WCMD.
Oman – F-16 Aircraft | Defense Security Cooperation Agency
The F-16 Block 50/52 will enable Oman to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations. Oman currently has 12 F-16s in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these additional aircraft into its armed forces.
The ultimate F-16, F-35 and F-22 reference - F-16.net
The first Oman F-16 is a two-seat F-16D model and was accepted by the U.S. government (as agent for Oman in the FMS process) on July 19, 2005, one month ahead of schedule. The first single-seat F-16C version flew in August 2005 and was accepted in September.
Upgrades will extend life of Omani F-16s | Times Aerospace
May 7, 2018 · Although it is now taking delivery of a squadron’s worth of Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role strike fighters, the Royal Air Force of Oman will continue to rely on its force of 23 F-156 Fighting Falcons for many years.
Royal Oman Air Force (ROAF) F-16 - GlobalSecurity.org
The F-16 Block 50/52 will enable Oman to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations. Oman currently has 12 F-16s in its inventory and will have no difficulty...
Oman’s Air Force Upgrades: From Jaguars to F-16s & Eurofighters
May 31, 2016 · The Royal Air Force of Oman (al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Sultanat Oman) currently flies F-16 Block 50 fighters, which complement the RAFO’s 18 Jaguar strike aircraft. Sultan Qaboos’ air force was looking to replace its aging Jaguars, and made inquiries about buying 4+ generation fighters like Eurofighters or even JAS-39 Gripens for this purpose.
Small air force with a big reputation - Times Aerospace
Dec 21, 2011 · The acquisition of the F-16 allowed the Hawk 203s (Oman’s first fast jets to be equipped with search radar) to be relegated to advanced training duties, and gave the air force expanded air-to-surface capabilities.
The ultimate F-16, F-35 and F-22 reference - F-16.net
The squadron was established in the course of 2005 when the first Omani F-16s came off the Lockheed production line. 18 sqn was specifically established to receive those F-16s. The squadron was fully operational by the end of 2006.
Oman – F-16 Operational Flight Profile and Identification Friend …
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2018 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of items and services to support an incremental Operational Flight Profile (OFP) software upgrade for F-16 subsystems, as well as Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure communications equipment for Mode 5 ...
Oman seeks to upgrade its fleet of F-16s | Times Aerospace
Sep 1, 2018 · Oman has filed a request to the USA’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) for a package of upgrades for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons. The potential sales, valued at around $62 million dollars, would modernise 23 of the sultanate’s fighters and has been proposed to the US Congress.