
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon | |
|---|---|
| Страна | Сащ |
| Роля | Мултиролен изтребител, изтребител за въздушно превъзходство |
| Първи полет | 20 януари 1974 г. |
| Построен | 4573 |
1. Обща Динамика F-16 Бойна Сокол е едномоторен свръхзвуков многоцелеви изтребител, първоначално разработен от General Dynamics (сега Lockheed Martin) за ВВС на САЩ (USAF). Проектиран като дневен изтребител за въздушно превъзходство, той се превърна в успешен многоцелеви самолет за всякакви метеорологични условия. Над 4500 самолета са построени от одобрението на производството през 1976 г. Въпреки че вече не се купуват от ВВС на САЩ, все още се изграждат подобрени версии за експортни клиенти. През 1993 г. General Dynamics продава бизнеса си за производство на самолети на Lockheed Corporation, която от своя страна става част от Lockheed Martin след сливането през 1995 г. с Martin Marietta.
Голям брой варианти на General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon са произведени от General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin и различни лицензирани производители.
Източник: F-16 Борба с Сокол в Уикипедия
| F-16BM MLU “Orange Jumper” test aircraft Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Мейндерт дьо Вризе |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 117 |
| F-16BM MLU Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Сейс Хендрикс |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 58 |
| F-16C Block 50 Plus Viper FACh Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Michael Benolkin |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 27 |
Вижте също:
| General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Владимир Якубов |
| Локализация | Въздушен шоу Кепитъл Сити 2008 |
| Снимки | 111 |
| Lockheed F-16C Viper Aggressor Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Владимир Якубов |
| Локализация | 2 звезди |
| Снимки | 88 |
| F-16 Fighting Falcon Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Burhand Donke |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 47 |
| General Dynamics F-16N Fighting Falcon Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Burhand Donke |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 14 |
| F-16C Block 40E | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Unknow |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 44 |
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
1. Ф-16БМ МЛУ (Mid-Life Update) is the two-seat trainer/combat version of the original F-16A/B Block 15. In the 1990s, five European nations (The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and later Portugal) undertook a massive upgrade program. The goal was to bring their aging airframes up to the electronic standard of the F-16C Block 50/52. The result was a lightweight airframe with a heavyweight punch, capable of firing the latest beyond-visual-range missiles and precision-guided bombs.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (F-16BM MLU) |
|---|---|
| Роля | Multi-role Fighter / Advanced Trainer |
| Екипажа | 2 (Student/Pilot and Instructor/Weapon Systems Officer) |
| Modernization Period | Late 1990s – Early 2000s (M1 through M7 tapes) |
| Силова установка | 1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220E turbofan |
| Afterburning Thrust | 23,770 lbf (105.7 kN) |
| Maximum Speed | Mach 2.0+ at altitude |
| Радар | Northrop Grumman AN/APG-66(V)2A |
| Primary Armament | AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9X Sidewinder, 20mm M61A1 Vulcan |
The “Brains” of the Viper
- The Modular Mission Computer (MMC): The heart of the MLU is the MMC, which replaced multiple older computers. It allows the F-16BM to use modern “M-tapes” (software updates) that add compatibility for new weapons like the ДжДам И Iris-T.
- “Bird Slicers” (AIFF): A key visual identifier for the MLU are the four blade-like antennas in front of the canopy. These are part of the Advanced Identification Friend or Foe system, crucial for long-range missile engagements.
- The Glass Cockpit: The old analog dials were replaced with two 4×4 inch Color Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). It also features a Wide-Angle Head-Up Display (WAC HUD) and is compatible with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
- Link 16: This digital datalink allows the F-16BM to “talk” to AWACS (like the E-3 Sentry), ships, and other fighters, sharing a real-time map of the battlefield without saying a word over the radio.
The “B” Variant: Trainer and Combatant
- Two Seats, No Compromise: Unlike many trainers, the “BM” is fully combat-capable. While it carries slightly less internal fuel than the single-seat “AM,” it is often used for complex missions where a second set of eyes is an advantage, such as Forward Air Controlling (FAC).
- Operational Excellence: European MLU Vipers have seen extensive combat in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, and more recently, are being prepared for transfer to Украйна to modernize their air defense.
- Structural Reinforcement (PACER SLIP): As part of the MLU, the airframes underwent structural work to extend their fatigue life, allowing these 1980s-built jets to fly well into the 2020s.
- The Tail Parachute: Most European F-16s feature a large fairing at the base of the vertical stabilizer containing a drag parachute for landing on short, icy runways—a feature not usually found on American Vipers.
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