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Eurofighter Typhoon II ZK068 c/n CS008/BS051/197 completed its maiden flight on August 14, 2009 and was delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force December 12, 2009 with serial 1008. This type of aircraft is operated by 10 Squadron along with the 3 and 80 Squadrons located at King Fahd AB, Taif. With the acquisition of these aircraft it makes the RSAF the most modern equipped air force in the region. Saudi Arabia built an assembly plant where the last 48 of the 72 fighters are put together.