Posted on 11/03/2008 11:47:37 AM PST by DJ Elliott
Expansion of reconnaissance and air surveillance and with King Air aircraft. and there have been a contract with helicopter to support the aerial support. There are 24 aircraft from Bell 407, 24 aircraft from Eurocopter 635, and 24 support aircraft AT-6B and 36 jet fighters of 516. ------------- In regards to 200-...Air Force, the first aircraft we will receive in 2011 until 2015. And that depends on the support and the help that the coalition forces can secure to Iraq so we can be able to maintain and defend our airspace and territories.
(Excerpt) Read more at mnf-iraq.com ...
My read is this way:
- The Iraqis are working a five year plan. Purchase now for Stage 2 build up starting 2011.
- I do not see more than the 1 sq of 24 AT-6Bs,
- That means that 84 per year are accounted for with the rest. 102 - 84 = 18. 18. Or the same number that the F16 squadrons seem to be standardizing on.
2011 Sqs: 2 ftr, 1 armed recon, 1 atk, and 1 trainer 2012 Sqs: 3 ftr, 1 armed recon, and 1 atk 2013 Sqs: 3 ftr, 1 armed recon, and 1 atk 2014 Sqs: 3 ftr, 1 armed recon, and 1 atk 2015 Sqs: 3 ftr, 1 armed recon, and 1 atk
Total new Iraqi Sqs to be formed 2011-2015: 25 (14 Ftr, 1 (fixed wing) Trng, 5 Armed Recon Helo, 5 Atk Helo
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