swift Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Lockheed Martin’s Fighting Falcon Evolves with New F-16V SINGAPORE, Feb. 15, 2012 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] unveiled a new version of the F-16 today at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V will feature enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an upgraded mission computer and architecture, and improvements to the cockpit – all capabilities identified by the U.S. Air Force and several international customers for future improvements. With nearly 4,500 F-16s delivered, this is a natural step in the evolution of the world’s most successful 4th generation fighter. The Fighting Falcon program has continually evolved as it began with the F-16 A/B as the lightweight fighter then transitioned to F-16 C/D and Block 60 versions as customers’ requirements changed. AESA radars offer significant operational capability improvements. Lockheed Martin has developed an innovative solution to affordably retrofit this key technology into existing F-16s. The F-16V configuration is an option for new production jets and elements of the upgrade are available to most earlier-model F-16s. The “V” designation is derived from Viper, the name fighter pilots have called the F-16 from its beginnings. “We believe this F-16V will satisfy our customers’ emerging requirements and prepare them to better interoperate with the 5th generation fighters, the F-35 and F-22,” said George Standridge, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ vice president of business development. The F-16 is the choice of 26 nations. The F-16 program has been characterized by unprecedented international cooperation among governments, air forces and aerospace industries. SOURCE
tflash Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Hi! :bye_2: Apologies if this is a repost... VAQ-141 Shadowhawks EA-18G Cruise Video 2011 (Part 1 -3) Super Swift!!!! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Namenlos Ein Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Su-24M crash in Kurgan region of Russia on 02/13/2012, both pilots ejected safely. Now all fleet of Su-24 is grounded, so the constant noise of jet engines here in Voronezh ceased for some days.
Phantom88 Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Latest Red Flag Great High Quality Video:thumbup:Thx Freaky!! Patrick
zakobi Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 British tanks to be sent to Germany for storage so army can sell land in UK
Eddie Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 British tanks to be sent to Germany for storage so army can sell land in UK Oh good god. If the Army are involved in moving any more kit to Germany there will be nothing left. They managed to loose horrific amounts of aircraft spares that they decided to move from one of the UK depots to Dulmen in Germany. But hey, it's not like we need any of it. :huh:
eurofor Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Landing at Tbilisi airport. You'll recognise it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Phantom88 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 A-10's get New Wings HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, Feb. 16, 2012 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 15 celebrated the rollout of the first re-winged A-10 Thunderbolt II in a ceremony at Hill Air Force Base. Boeing is under contract with the Air Force to deliver 233 wing sets through 2018. “This enhanced wing assembly will give the A-10 new strength and a new foundation for its continued service into 2040,” said Mark Bass, Maintenance, Modifications & Upgrades vice president and general manager for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “Boeing remains a committed partner in ensuring the A-10 continues to be a ready, reliable and viable weapon system for the U.S. Air Force.” The A-10 wing replacement program is an example of Boeing’s continued expansion into non-Boeing platform work. The wing sets are produced at the company’s production facility in Macon, Ga., with partner Korean Aerospace Industries. They are delivered to the Air Force customer at the Ogden Air Logistics Center. Boeing delivered the first A-10 wing set to the Air Force in March 2011. After mating to the aircraft and validation and verification of the wing, Air Force pilots flew the aircraft on its first flight in November. A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 62,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense. Patrick
hitman Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 In the meantime, the Air Force just pretty much put the A-10 on the chopping block. http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/01/airforce-5-a10-squadrons-cut-013012/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Also, no more A-10 units in Europe after next year. http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/02/air-force-europe-cuts-a10-021612w/ Intel 13900k @ 5.8ghz | 64gb GSkill Trident Z | MSI z790 Meg ACE | Zotac RTX4090 | Asus 1000w psu | Slaw RX Viper 2 pedals | VPForce Rhino/VKB MCE Ultimate + STECS Mk2 MAX / Virpil MongoosT50+ MongoosT50CM | Virpil TCS+/ AH64D grip/custom AH64D TEDAC | Samsung Odyssey G9 + Odyssey Ark | Next Level Racing Flight Seat Pro | WinWing F-18 MIPS | No more VR for this pilot.
Namenlos Ein Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 MiG-29UB and Can-can dance music. http://youtube.com/watch?v=sET5uQ4PfQI http://www.bestrussiantour.com/impressions/jana_vorobeva
Emmer Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Israël orders 30 Italian build Alenia Aermacchi M-346 jet trainers. Israël orders 30 Italian build Alenia Aermacchi M-346 jet trainers. They are going to replace the A-4N/TA-4N Skyhawks. [sIGPIC]http://www.fulltimepilots.nl/Sigs/LLTM2014.jpg[/sIGPIC] http://www.fulltimepilots.nl
Viper101 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Edited February 18, 2012 by Viper101 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Phantom88 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Japanese F-15,Interesting paint job Patrick
HiJack Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Great shots Viper ;) And an artistic japanese there Phantom :D
diveplane Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 ka52 sets of car alarms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7SQPWnq0rs&feature=related https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
diveplane Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 lmao tank gunner having fun https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
monotwix Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 A missile flies and flies some more and then blows the turret off T-72 1 I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.
Toxe Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Awesome video, and pretty long. Although quite dated, but who cares. :) Edited February 20, 2012 by Toxe 1
topol-m Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 A missile flies and flies some more and then blows the turret off T-72 The secondary explosion is quite visible (0:53-0:59), either the tank was loaded with explosives which detonated after the tow hit it, or its own ammo blew up. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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