Taiwan Receives First 2 F-16 Block 70 Fighters After Years of Delay
Taiwan’s Air Force says 63 aircraft are on U.S. production lines, with some already at the delivery stage.
The United States has delivered the first two newly built F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan. These two single-seat fighters landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung, marking the start of deliveries for a 66-aircraft purchase. Taiwan’s Air Force will now undertake acceptance, conversion training, and other preparations to integrate the new aircraft into its force.
- The U.S. delivered the first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan.
- Deliveries are part of a 66-aircraft purchase notified to Congress in August 2019.
- The two single-seat fighters landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.
- Taiwan’s Air Force will conduct acceptance, conversion training, and preparations for the new jets.
- Taiwan established its 7th Tactical Fighter Wing in December 2023 and has been training aircrew and maintenance personnel in the U.S.
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