Thursday, May 25, 2006
SAAF takes delivery of new aircraft
The South African Air Force has taken delivery of its first two Hawk MK 120 fighter aircraft. Brigadier General Philip Willcock says a complete fleet of 24 aircraft is expected by mid-2007. South Africa ordered the aircraft from the British company, BAE Systems in 1999 as well as 28 Gripen fighters to equip the air force with a modern, flexible and cost-effective jet fleet. BuaNews reports that the Hawk aircraft are unique in their ability to have their cockpits configured to represent any modern front-line fighter. They are an updated version of the Hawk 100 series.
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