New orders could keep F-16s flying into 2070s

With a backorder for 128 jets, the Lockheed Martin F-16 could be flying in 2070s, Air Force Magazine reports.

Shown is the Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 foreign military sales production line in Greenville, S.C.
Lockheed Martin Corp. courtesy photo

The last aircraft in this order is not expected to be delivered until 2026, with a service of more than 40 years, this last aircraft could be flying well into 2070.

To be manufactured at Greenville, South Carolina, these aircraft are destined for Bahrain, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Taiwan and an unnamed customer. These customers have indicated they are keen to follow on with new orders.

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