Taiwan's Air Force Command said on November 8 that the second batch of three F-16V (Block 70) fighters purchased from the United States, serials 6729, 6731 and 6732, arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on the morning of November 8, following the first batch of two aircraft that returned on October 2. The Air Force said it will proceed with unit conversion training as planned, working toward initial operational capability.
Under the Feng Hsiang project, Taiwan is acquiring 66 new F-16V (Block 70) fighters at a cost of NT$247.22883 billion, funded through a continuing budget. The first two single-seat aircraft, serials 6727 and 6728, arrived at Chihhang Air Base on October 2. The Air Force said a stable production and delivery process has been established with the cooperation of the U.S. program office and relevant departments.