General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon | |
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| Šalies | Jav |
| Vaidmenį | Multirole naikintuvas, oro pranašumo kovotojas |
| Pirmasis skrydis | 1974 m. sausio 20 d. |
| Pastatytas | 4573 |
2007 "General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon" Yra vieno variklio viršgarsinis daugiasluoksnis naikintuvas, kurį iš pradžių sukūrė "General Dynamics" (dabar "Lockheed Martin") Jungtinių Valstijų oro pajėgoms (USAF). Suprojektuotas kaip oro pranašumo dienos kovotojas, jis išsivystė į sėkmingą daugiasluoksnį orlaivį. Nuo 1976 m., kai buvo patvirtinta gamyba, buvo pagaminta daugiau nei 4500 orlaivių. Nors JAV karinės oro pajėgos jų nebeperka, patobulintos versijos vis dar kuriamos eksporto klientams. 1993 m. "General Dynamics" pardavė savo orlaivių gamybos verslą "Lockheed Corporation", kuri savo ruožtu tapo "Lockheed Martin" dalimi po 1995 m. Susijungimo su Martin Marietta.
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Šaltinis: F-16 Fighting Falcon Vikipedijoje
| F-16BM MLU “Orange Jumper” test aircraft Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Meindert de Vreeze |
| Lokalizavimo | Nežinoti |
| Nuotraukos | 117 |
| F-16BM MLU Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Cees Hendriksas |
| Lokalizavimo | Nežinoti |
| Nuotraukos | 58 |
| F-16C Block 50 Plus Viper FACh Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Michael Benolkin |
| Lokalizavimo | Nežinoti |
| Nuotraukos | 27 |
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| General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Vladimiras Yakubovas |
| Lokalizavimo | Sostinės oro paroda 2008 |
| Nuotraukos | 111 |
| Lockheed F-16C Viper Aggressor Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Vladimiras Yakubovas |
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| F-16 Fighting Falcon Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Burhand Donke |
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| General Dynamics F-16N Fighting Falcon Walk Around | |
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| Fotografas | Burhand Donke |
| Lokalizavimo | Nežinoti |
| Nuotraukos | 14 |
| F-16C Block 40E | |
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| Fotografas | Unknow |
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Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
2007 F-16BM MLU (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) |
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| Vaidmenį | Multi-role Fighter / Advanced Trainer |
| Įgulos | 2 (Student/Pilot and Instructor/Weapon Systems Officer) |
| Modernization Period | Late 1990s – Early 2000s (M1 through M7 tapes) |
| Jėgainė | 1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220E turbofan |
| Afterburning Thrust | 23,770 lbf (105.7 kN) |
| Maximum Speed | Mach 2.0+ at altitude |
| Radaro | 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 JDAM Ir 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 Ukraina 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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