UAE F-16 Makes First Flight
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Aviation Week & Space Technology
12/15/2003, page 86
Edward H. Phillips
Dallas
UAE F-16s
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. flew the first of 80 F-16E/F fighters for the United Arab Emirates on Dec. 6 in Fort Worth.
Chief test pilot Steve Barter flew the two-seat jet for 50 min., attaining a maximum speed of 330 kt., an altitude of 15,000 ft. and inducing a maximum of 3g on the airplane. Barter performed a series of flight profiles that included evaluation of avionics as well as aircraft handling characteristics. "We flew some important test points," Barter said.
The F-16E/F is the first change in airframe designation for the multirole fighter since 1984, when the F-16C/D was introduced, said John L. Bean, vice president for F-16 programs. Upgrades include a new cockpit configuration with digital instrumentation and three 5 X 7-in. color displays. The UAE fleet will be powered by General Electric F110-GE-132 engines, each rated at 32,500 lb. of thrust. A new electronic warfare suite will be installed, along with APG-80 Agile Beam radar and an integrated Flir targeting system.
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Getting uglier.
Remember the BAC Lightning with overwing pylons for either sidewinder or a huge fuel tank?
I don't have a jpeg of it to show you guys but it was nice.
Singapore was given a choice between Lightning or Hunter.
Hunter with it's 4x 30mm Adens is more than a match to A-10 Gatling guns........
I wonder if there's anyone in RSAF that can still fly it!!!
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LOL when i 1st saw those back 8 years ago i though the plane was wrong....simply wrong! ahah Though it was a mistake...but then i saw sidewinders on it and realised it wasnt doctored(the picture) heheheOriginally posted by Fairyland:Getting uglier.
Remember the BAC Lightning with overwing pylons for either sidewinder or a huge fuel tank?
I don't have a jpeg of it to show you guys but it was nice.
Singapore was given a choice between Lightning or Hunter.
Hunter with it's 4x 30mm Adens is more than a match to A-10 Gatling guns........
I wonder if there's anyone in RSAF that can still fly it!!!
http://www.lightning.org.uk/ -
i still like f14 tomcats...though its old n gonna b replaced...
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I'm the odd-one out here, I like the look of F16s with CFTs. Got the "means business" look.
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You are not the only one, I actually like it with the spine and CFTs.Originally posted by Laplace:I'm the odd-one out here, I like the look of F16s with CFTs. Got the "means business" look.
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I like the Israeli new F16C/D Blk52+ a tad more. Maybe its the camoflage, plus the extra avonics/electronics (RHWR), looks a bit more agressive..
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We still have the Jaguar in service today which also have overwing pylons for sidewinders or Magic AAMs..Originally posted by Fairyland:Getting uglier.
Remember the BAC Lightning with overwing pylons for either sidewinder or a huge fuel tank?
I don't have a jpeg of it to show you guys but it was nice.
Singapore was given a choice between Lightning or Hunter.
Hunter with it's 4x 30mm Adens is more than a match to A-10 Gatling guns........
I wonder if there's anyone in RSAF that can still fly it!!!
http://www.lightning.org.uk/