F-16 question

[ROCK45]

I was looking at a article on Strategypage I'll post a quote and link and have a few questions about the numbers of Vipers the US Air Force has. There have been a few articles lately about the number of USAF Vipers getting old with lots of hours on the frame and higher maintenance hours needed etc. The below article mentions having hundreds in storage couldn't some of these replace the older model that need replacing? Are they mainly C/D models? Are they being saved for a reason? Are they earmarked for foreign sales? Just thought it was odd that there not being used if aircraft are needed. If anybody could shed some light, thanks.

Quote
While the U.S. still have about 1,300 F-16s in service (about half with reserve units), over 4,200 were produced, and America has hundreds in storage. The end of the Cold War in 1991 led to a sharp cut in U.S. Air Force fighter squadrons.

Link to support quote
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20080525.aspx

 

[weasel1962]

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[ROCK45]

Amarce

Thanks weasel1962 what a cool web site I can't believe I never check this out before I can spend days here.