Fuerza Aérea de Chile

[unbinilium]

En Chile dan por consumada la adquisición de los 24 F-16V Block 70 por parte de Perú, por lo que ya se han comenzando a reunir a nivel parlamentario para tratar el asunto:

https://www.defensa.com/chile/comision- ... iones-f-16

¿Cual podría ser la respuesta chilena a esta adquisición peruana?

[christian]

¿Cual podría ser la respuesta chilena a esta adquisición peruana?

Por el momento la FACH no ha comunicado ningun plan de mediano o largo plazo con respecto a la renovacion de su flota aerea (partiendo por los f5), en estricto rigor solo la licitacion del caza 2000 fue publica y se genero un proceso que tardo 8-9 años en ver al primer F16B50 , el resto de las adquisiciones se hicieron publicas practicamente sobre la marcha, como maximo un par de años antes de que las plataformas toquen loza de alguna base de la FACH.



Saludos cordiales

[JRIVERA]

¿Cual podría ser la respuesta chilena a esta adquisición peruana?

Por el momento la FACH no ha comunicado ningún plan de mediano o largo plazo con respecto a la renovación de su flota aérea (partiendo por los f5), en estricto rigor solo la licitación del caza 2000 fue pública y se genero un proceso que tardo 8-9 años en ver al primer F16B50 , el resto de las adquisiciones se hicieron publicas prácticamente sobre la marcha, como máximo un par de años antes de que las plataformas toquen loza de alguna base de la FACH.

Saludos cordiales

Chile resta importancia a eventual compra de cazas F-16 Block 70 por Perú y resalta preparación de sus Fuerzas Armadas

La eventual venta contempla 10 F-16C y dos F-16D Block 70 de Lockheed Martin por 3.420 millones de dólares

https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diari ... as-armadas

Muy formal la respuesta de la ministra de la Secretaría General de Gobierno, Camila Vallejo, afirmó que “no nos corresponde estarnos pronunciando sobre las compras que hace otro país en materia de defensa".

Y los comentarios que dejan los lectores: Chile lleva años operando F-16 en ejercicios tantos nacionales como internacionales, y posee aviones tanqueros, Awacs, etc.

Saludos,
JRIVERA

[christian]

Se viene F-35 Demo, para Fidae 2026.

https://fach.mil.cl/f-35-demo-team-de-l ... fidae-2026

https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Even ... -schedule/


Y para Lima aparece el F-16 Demo en Abril, ¿hay alguna feria del aire por esos lados? ¿o solo vienen a mostrar a su propuesta para la FAP?.



Saludos cordiales

[Anderson]

Chile mimetiza sus Block 50 entre sus Block 15:

https://www.defensa.com/chile/f-16c-blo ... vo-esquema

Astuta jugada!

[SPUTNIK]

Chile mimetiza sus Block 50 entre sus Block 15:

https://www.defensa.com/chile/f-16c-blo ... vo-esquema

Astuta jugada!

Igual una pena, era muy lindo el esquema de Pintura de los B50/52

[christian]

Extracto de la presentacion aerea en el 96 aniversario de la FACH.



Presentacion completa

https://www.youtube.com/live/6dsfmfMQxjo



Saludos

[Chechitar_1985]

Extracto de la presentacion aerea en el 96 aniversario de la FACH.



Presentacion completa

https://www.youtube.com/live/6dsfmfMQxjo



Saludos

Muy buenas imágenes de laa capacidades de la FACH (de por si la mejor fuerza aérea latinoamericana)

Pensé que a los KC-135 se les actualizarían los motores al mismo nivel de la USAF.

Otra cosa es que se ha pensado del posible cambio del F-5 Tiger ?

[christian]

Otra cosa es que se ha pensado del posible cambio del F-5 Tiger ?

Buena pregunta, pero lamentablemente no tenemos respuesta aun.

Ahora si me preguntas a mi, esperaria unos años y pondria las fichas por el F35.



Saludos cordiales

[j@vier]

La Fach en su aniversario

[Lampard]

Kastinho.



https://www.aeroflap.com.br/presidente- ... idae-2026/

[Quintín]

Hola, comparto un buen artículo sobre el nuevo avión de entrenamiento de la FACH, felicidades a los hermanos chilenos.

Chile presenta el T-40 Newen, su nuevo avión de entrenamiento y el mayor proyecto aeronáutico militar en décadas

https://www.aviacionline.com/espanol/de ... 08bf2e2c6e

[Anderson]

Hola, comparto un buen artículo sobre el nuevo avión de entrenamiento de la FACH, felicidades a los hermanos chilenos.

Chile presenta el T-40 Newen, su nuevo avión de entrenamiento y el mayor proyecto aeronáutico militar en décadas

https://www.aviacionline.com/espanol/de ... 08bf2e2c6e

Tiene buena "pinta".

[XeryuZ]

US, Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling

Published April 13, 2026
By 2nd Lt. Grace Brandt
Air Forces Southern Public Affairs
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFNS) --
U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft — marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration.



The mission, conducted en route to Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio 2026, showcased real-world coordination between trusted partners while reinforcing the ability to operate seamlessly across the hemisphere.

As part of the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Demonstration Team, the aircraft and their crews were on their way to Chile to participate in FIDAE, the largest trade show in Latin America. The jets departed Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on April 4, flying approximately ten hours to arrive in Chile. A KC-135R Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base supported the first leg, refueling each aircraft four times. Near the Peru-Ecuador border, a Chilean KC-135 assumed the mission, refueling each F-35 four times and supplying approximately 41,000 pounds of fuel while escorting them into Chile.

According to Capt. Austin McDaniel, F-35A Demonstration Team safety observer and one of the two F-35A pilots, this collaboration was a “target of opportunity” to integrate with a trusted U.S. military partner.

“They were excellent” McDaniel said. “Their pilots and boom operators were top-notch. I think there were a little bit of nerves on both sides for that first refuel, but it went off just as smoothly as I’ve ever seen it.”

McDaniel said discussions about binational air-to-air refueling had taken place long before this mission, but the opportunity had never materialized until now. Despite a short planning timeline, both teams executed seamlessly, working within NATO standards.

“It was just a quick email to ask for support, and the Chilean Air Force was happy to do so,” McDaniel said. “They had a great game plan of how they were going to get us down to Chile.”

FACh Maj. Diego Casaubon, deputy commander of FACh’s Transport Group 10, piloted the Chilean KC-135 that rendezvoused with the F-35s. He said his squadron had long considered conducting air-to-air refueling with U.S. Air Force F-35s and was ready when the request came. While the aircraft differed, Casaubon said the method closely mirrored refueling Chilean F-16 Fighting Falcons, and integration with U.S. crews was seamless due to shared professionalism and communication.

“[The F-35 team] gave us their plan, a very complete plan and we started planning,” Casaubon said. “It was like a normal, everyday mission, just that the receiver was different. We were speaking the same language, tactically and operationally.”

Casaubon said the F-35 pilots, McDaniel and F-35A Demo team commander Maj. Sean Loughlin, arrived precisely as scheduled, enabling execution exactly as planned. He described the mission as one “you’d never forget.”

“This was getting to the top of what we do: an air-to-air refueling with the U.S. Air Force,” he said. “It was very different to see an F-35 outside your wing instead of an F-16. We were really, really happy with the mission and really proud of the professionalism that we displayed as a crew. For us, it was one of the best missions we had. The FACh and U.S. Air Force have always had a really good relationship, and now this is a next level of partnership and trust.”

The F-35A Demonstration Team will remain in Chile to conduct aerial demonstrations through the conclusion of FIDAE on April 12, with plans to continue bilateral integration on the return transit.

McDaniel said the success of the mission reinforces the strength of U.S.-Chile interoperability.

“To be able to see it actually work, as we expected it to, just gave us the confidence that, yes, it’s something we can do,” he said. “We can work as nations to make something happen that matters to both of us.”

FIDAE, hosted by the Chilean Air Force, is a biennial international aerospace and defense exhibition that brings together global partners to showcase capability, strengthen relationships and advance innovation across the region. Chile remains a key U.S. partner in the Southern Cone, with continued U.S. Air Force participation underscoring a shared commitment to security and stability.

[XeryuZ]

https://x.com/USNavy/status/2045110165066616878

Below the Equator. Above the clouds.

F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly in formation with Chilean Air Force F-16s during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean.

Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.