bflagg Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Non-LockON for sure, but figured the AirBuffs here would like to know... http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123010154 Thanks, Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abanamat Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Well, which is the block number of the aircraft they're upgrading? And is the upgraded variant the equivelant of block 50? 60? Man, these F-16s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjordmonkey Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 This sounds like the M3-upgrade the norwegian F16's completed late last year, although I could be wrong. Not in the loop anymore, I fear. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arraamis Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I've always been a big fan of the F-16 ..... I really like the Israeli version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quirkitized Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I've always been a big fan of the F-16 ..... I really like the Israeli version You really like the Israeli verison.............because of the skin? =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arraamis Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Who said anything about the skin ????????????????????????? I don't give a damn about the skin, or what country flies it. The Israeli version was redesigned with several improvements over older versions of the F-16. General Dynamics F-16I Fighting Falcon (Sufa) "The F-16I will be equipped with both U.S. and Israeli made weapons. The F-16I, with its expanded radius of operation, can reach as far away as Iran and Libya without refueling. Its 23,600-kilogram takeoff weight means that it has a greater capacity for weaponry than conventional F-16s. The F-16I will be the first F-16 in the Israeli arsenal armed with the AMRAAM air-to-air missile, given it the ability to shoot down other jets within 50 kilometers. Its radar, the Northrop Grumman APG-68, is also more advanced than any other in the IAF fleet. The F-16I is also equipped with the Synthetic Aperture Radar system and Litening navigation pod, which gives the F-16I all-weather, day and night attack capabilities. It also has internally mounted FLIR (forward looking infrared) viewers and state-of-the-art systems hardware from Lahav - a division of Israel Aircraft Industries. The technology from Lahav allows simultaneous and multi-target engagement and increased survivability. The "Sufa" also contains side fuel tanks, which allow for increased weapons capabilities underwing. A two-seater, an advanced weapons specialist can sit behind the pilot." Link to what else was redesigned: http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/f-16i/F-16I.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjordmonkey Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I'm not that big a fan of the F16I because of it's bulkiness. I think the dorsal fairing ruins too much of it's sleek and beautiful lines. But then again, I might just be a purist since I worked on and with the Falcon during my airforce-days. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quirkitized Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 It was a joke........sheesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Scythe Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 The F-16I, with its expanded radius of operation, can reach as far away as Iran and Libya without refueling Wishful thinking. I guarantee in combat it will not have the range to strike Iran and back without air refueling - even with CFTs and external fuel tanks. Which, btw, would probably be jettisoned (if they can be - I don't think the CFTs can) anyway prior to being engaged by Iranian fighters and long-range SAMs ;) And at that point, they still have to not only avoid/evade their attackers, but also strike their targets and make the return trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arraamis Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I doubt it as well D-Scythe, But I would guess it was more P.R. than fact. They had to justify that $4.5 billion price tag that was attached to the F16I. P.S. Oh, and Quirk!, I hope you didn't take my response the wrong way ... its not an angry response ..... :~) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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