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India is Going to Make Sky Bird Machine F 16 who will destroy Pakistan

 

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India considers proposal to manufacture F-16 fighter jets under 'Make in India'

 

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Falcon flourishes in the desert [IDX15D1]

Having evaluated and rejected the Dassault Rafale and the Euro-fighter Typhoon, and having been informed that the existing order backlog alone would keep the UAE from obtaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter until after 2020, a solution to the UAE Air Force and Air Defence’s long-term requirement for a ‘next-generation fighter’ to replace the Mirage 2000 from 2018 seems as far away as ever.

In the meantime, the UAE is expanding its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Desert Falcons through the acquisition of 30 new Block 61 F-16E/F aircraft. The 79 surviving Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcons will be upgraded to a similar ‘Block 60+’ standard.

Lockheed Martin has thus far refused to comment on the Block 61 and Block 60+ configurations, but the new-build Block 61 is believed to be an evolutionary upgrade of the original Block 60, with diminishing manufacturing sources and obsolescence issues addressed, and some interoperability enhancements.

Block 61 aircraft are being purchased via a direct commercial sale, rather than using the more usual foreign military sale (FMS) process, so there was no requirement for the usual Defense Security Cooperation Agency notification of the aircraft sale to Congress, though Congress was notified of an associated FMS sale of training, logistics support and support equipment, weapons and other items to the UAE, on 23 January 2014.

Entering front-line service in 2005, the Block 60 F-16E/F has been called “the most advanced F-16 variant in the world”, and is described as being “a half-generation ahead of the F-16 C/D Block 50/52+ aircraft that form the backbone of the US Air Force.”

The aircraft is fitted with a Northrop Grumman AN/APG-80 AESA (active electronically scanned antenna) radar, which made it the first F-16 variant to be fitted with an AESA array, and is still the only in-service F-16 version with an ‘e-scan’ radar.
The introduction of the Block 60 F-16 made the UAE AF&AD the first fighter force outside the USA to field this revolutionary radar technology.

The Block 60 also has provision for the conformal fuel tanks associated with later Block 50/52 aircraft, giving it a mission radius of 1,650km – a 40 per cent increase compared with non-CFT-equipped F-16 variants.

While the USA does not normally export the vital software source codes required to program the electronic warfare and radar systems on US-built fighters, in the case of the Block 60 F-16, the USA provided “object codes”, which allow new mission data to be added to the F-16E/F’s threat library autonomously.

This has allowed the UAE to refine and improve the Block 60 aircraft exponentially, and to keep it abreast of developing threats. Lockheed did integrate the UAE’s MBDA Al Hakim rocketboosted glide bomb on the F-16E/F, but the US State Department refused to allow integration of the MBDA Black Shaheen cruise missile (a derivative of the Storm Shadow used on UAE Mirage 2000s). This 51 was because the Black Shaheen was assumed to have a range of more than 300km, which is the current range limit for cruise missiles under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). Instead, the USA is providing AGM-84 SLAM-ER missiles and the AGM-154C Joint Stand Off Weapon.
http://www.janes.com/article/49208/falcon-flourishes-in-the-desert-idx15d1

 

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UAE raises possible deal for "Block 61" F-16
A routine disclosure by the US Department of Defense reveals the UAE has increased the size and scope of a potential Lockheed Martin F-16 order, which now includes a mysterious “Block 61” designation.

The UAE government is continuing to negotiate a direct commercial sale with Lockheed, but the number of fighters in discussion has increased from 25 to 30, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice to Congress posted on 24 January.

The DSCA normally does not become involved in commercial sales, but the potential F-16 deal with the UAE could include support equipment that must be covered under a foreign military sale that requires congressional notification. The $270 million price tag of the proposed support equipment pales in comparison to the value of the commercial sale of the fighters.

Last April, a senior defence official who briefed reporters said that a sale of 25 F-16s to the UAE could be worth slightly less than $5 billion.

The UAE is now negotiating to buy 30 F-16s, the new DSCA notice says. If the average cost of the fighters remains about $200 million, the value of the deal could rise by nearly $1 billion with five more aircraft.

The DSCA notice describes the new F-16s as “Block 61” aircraft. Lockheed was not immediately available to describe how the Block 61 is different than the 80 F-16 Block 60s purchased by the UAE more than a decade ago.

The Block 60 is configured with General Electric F110-GE-132 engines, Northrop Grumman APG-80 agile beam radars and a Northrop electronic warfare system.

Lockheed and now BAE Systems are now offering upgraded F-16 configurations that include two options for an active electronically scanned array (AESA) – the Northrop scaleable agile beam radar (SABR) and the Raytheon active combat radar (RACR).
The DSCA notice also notes that the proposed commercial sale includes an upgrade package for the UAE’s existing F-16 Block 60 fleet, but does not provide any details.

The UAE had selected Dassault to supply the Rafale fighter to replace more than 60 Mirage 2000s. As pricing negotiations dragged on, the UAE was understood to split the order between the Rafale or the Eurofighter Typhoon and a second batch of F-16s.

Eurofighter confirmed recently that the Typhoon is no longer in consideration by the UAE, leaving only the Rafale in the running to claim the majority of the Mirage 2000 replacement.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...ssible-deal-for-quotblock-61quot-f-16-395235/

 

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UAE raises possible deal for "Block 61" F-16
A routine disclosure by the US Department of Defense reveals the UAE has increased the size and scope of a potential Lockheed Martin F-16 order, which now includes a mysterious “Block 61” designation.

The UAE government is continuing to negotiate a direct commercial sale with Lockheed, but the number of fighters in discussion has increased from 25 to 30, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice to Congress posted on 24 January.

The DSCA normally does not become involved in commercial sales, but the potential F-16 deal with the UAE could include support equipment that must be covered under a foreign military sale that requires congressional notification. The $270 million price tag of the proposed support equipment pales in comparison to the value of the commercial sale of the fighters.

Last April, a senior defence official who briefed reporters said that a sale of 25 F-16s to the UAE could be worth slightly less than $5 billion.

The UAE is now negotiating to buy 30 F-16s, the new DSCA notice says. If the average cost of the fighters remains about $200 million, the value of the deal could rise by nearly $1 billion with five more aircraft.

The DSCA notice describes the new F-16s as “Block 61” aircraft. Lockheed was not immediately available to describe how the Block 61 is different than the 80 F-16 Block 60s purchased by the UAE more than a decade ago.

The Block 60 is configured with General Electric F110-GE-132 engines, Northrop Grumman APG-80 agile beam radars and a Northrop electronic warfare system.

Lockheed and now BAE Systems are now offering upgraded F-16 configurations that include two options for an active electronically scanned array (AESA) – the Northrop scaleable agile beam radar (SABR) and the Raytheon active combat radar (RACR).
The DSCA notice also notes that the proposed commercial sale includes an upgrade package for the UAE’s existing F-16 Block 60 fleet, but does not provide any details.

The UAE had selected Dassault to supply the Rafale fighter to replace more than 60 Mirage 2000s. As pricing negotiations dragged on, the UAE was understood to split the order between the Rafale or the Eurofighter Typhoon and a second batch of F-16s.

Eurofighter confirmed recently that the Typhoon is no longer in consideration by the UAE, leaving only the Rafale in the running to claim the majority of the Mirage 2000 replacement.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...ssible-deal-for-quotblock-61quot-f-16-395235/

This add of 30 x F16 bk 60/61 is on the air until 2 or 3 years....

UAE will never rely on a sole supplier. As more recent fighters are US ones, the last purchase wil not be for a US fighter.

EF was judged as military speaking "unpotent" by UAE.
Rafale only because the deal was financialy not good enough.
=> I let you imagine what will be the next purchase... Specially when Rafale is now exported.

 

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Make In India Saab JAS 39 Gripen Or F-16 Fighting Falcon

 

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SABR AESA Radar for the F-16

 

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Raytheon - F-16 Fighter Upgraded AESA RACR Radar Combat Simulation

 

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Raytheon - F-16 Fighter Upgrade Options Combat Simulation

 

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Lockheed Martin - F-16 Fighting Falcon Ready For The Future

 

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F-16's Firing Missiles & Dropping Bombs

 

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F-16 Fighting Falcon
The combat-proven F-16 has proven itself as the world’s most capable 4th Generation multi-role fighter, serving as the workhorse of the fighter fleet for 28 customers around the world. The F-16V, the latest F-16 configuration, includes numerous enhancements designed to keep the F-16 at the forefront of international security.

F-16V – The Most Technologically Advanced 4th Generation Fighter in the World

The Lockheed Martin F-16V configuration provides relevant combat capabilities in a scalable and affordable package. The core of the F-16V configuration is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modern commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based avionics subsystem, a large-format, high-resolution display; and a high-volume, high-speed data bus. Operational capabilities are enhanced through:

• A Link-16 Theater Data Link
• The Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod
• Advanced Weapons
• Precision GPS navigation and
• Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System
• Multinational Approach
  
  Lockheed Martin leverages its F-16 experience to increase the commonality and interoperability of F-16 fleets around the world.
  
  International F-16 upgrade programs combine the requirements of many customers for long-term cost savings through commonality and interoperability.
  
  F-16 avionics upgrades can be integrated quickly, affordably and effectively by leveraging on-going Foreign Military Sales (FMS) investments in F-16 modernization.
  
  
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• Comprehensive Global Sustainment
  
  As F-16 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Lockheed Martin is uniquely qualified to design, engineer, develop, integrate and sustain a complete F-16 weapons system solution tailored to meet customer requirements. With aircraft based at more than 80 locations worldwide, from the hottest climates to the coldest, Lockheed Martin offers complete sustainment solutions for any customer force size, operational concept and support arrangement.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Aircraft Specifications
  
  Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.3 ft / 15.027 m
  
  Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.7 ft / 5.090 m
  
  Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 mph (Mach 2+)
  
  Wingspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.0 ft / 9.449 m
  
  Empty weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,300 lb / 9,207 kg
  
  Engine thrust class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,000 lb / 13,000 kg
  
  Maximum TOGW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,000 lb / 21,772 kg
  
  Design load factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 g
  
• http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/f16.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon_variants#F-16.2F101

Specifications[edit]
YF-16 F-16A F-16C Block 30 F-16E Block 60
Crew One
Length 48 ft 5 in (14.8 m) 49 ft 6 in (15.1 m) 49 ft 5 in (15.1 m) 49 ft 4 in (15.0 m)
Wingspan 31 ft 0 in (9.45 m) 31 ft 0 in (9.45 m) 31 ft 0 in (9.45 m) 31 ft 0 in (9.45 m)
Height 16 ft 3 in (4.95 m) 16 ft 8 in (5.08 m) 16 ft 8 in (5.08 m) 16 ft 8 in (5.08 m)
Empty weight 13,600 lb (6,170 kg) 16,300 lb (7,390 kg) 18,900 lb (8,570 kg) 22,000 lb (9,980 kg)
Maximum take-off weight 37,500 lb (17,000 kg) 42,300 lb (19,200 kg) 46,000 lb (20,900 kg)
Maximum speed Mach 2.0
Combat radius 295 nmi (546 km)
Engine PW F100-PW-200 PW F100-PW-200 GE F110-GE-100 GE F110-GE-132
Thrust 23,800 lbf (106 kN) 23,800 lbf (106 kN) 28,600 lbf (127 kN) 32,500 lbf (145 kN)
Radar AN/APG-66 AN/APG-68 AN/APG-80

 

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UAE "Desert Falcon" F-16 Block 60+ Most advanced in the world

 

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Close Look at the Latest F-16 Versions: Preparation, Taxiing and Take Off - F-16 Fighting Falcon

 

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F-16 Fighter Jet

 

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F-16 Fighter Jet

 

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TO ADD NICE PIC OF F16 NEVER MADE IT A BETTER SOLUTION FOR INDIA ...

 

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Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighter Jets

 

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Lockheed Martin CEO To Meet Commerce Minister , Discuss Investment Plans And FDI Policy

US-based defence technology major Lockheed Martin’s Chairman & CEO Marillyn Hewson will meet Commerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the company’s investment plans in India and seek clarity on investment rules following the recent relaxation in foreign direct investment norms in the defence sector.
“The CEO is likely to discuss the company’s plans of developing India as a manufacturing hub, especially for producing F-16 fighter aircrafts, now that foreign investment rules have been relaxed. The Minister has agreed to meet her and the meeting will take place soon,” an official in the Department of Industrial Promotion & Policy (DIPP) told BusinessLine. Earlier this year, the company had made public its plans of manufacturing F-16 aircrafts in India, but no time-lines were mentioned as it was still waiting for the government to liberalise FDI rules as had been indicated. In the revised rules announced by DIPP last month, the government dropped the condition of access to ‘state-of-art’ technology as a necessary condition for allowing FDI beyond 49 per cent, which is permitted through government approval route.
Now, any company which brings in ‘modern technology’ can qualify for up to 100 per cent FDI, subject to government approval.
“Lockheed Martin may want clarity on what ‘bringing in modern technology’ would entail. Hewson would want to know whether what the company had planned for India would qualify for 100 per cent FDI,” the official said.
The amount of FDI that the company would be allowed to bring depends on the kind of production the company seeks to do.
“If Lockheed Martin wants to use India only as an assembling place and sources all its inputs from the US or Mexico, then it may not qualify for 100 per cent FDI. But if it decides to do part of the sourcing from local suppliers and provides them with the required technology, it could qualify,” the official said, adding that these issues needed to be ironed out.
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems formed a joint venture company in India in 2012, Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures, for manufacturing airframe components for the C-130J.
The company has about 1,000 employees in Hyderabad servicing its various investments in the country.
http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2016/07/lockheed-martin-ceo-to-meet-commerce.html

 

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Lockheed Martin CEO To Meet Commerce Minister To Discuss FDI & Investments