These pictures were taken and shared with the web by luc colin. Surge week tested the skills and wartime capabilities of wolf pack operators, maintainers and supporting agencies over a fourday window to simulate pilots wartime flying rates. Bae challenges lockheed martin for f16 upgrade work. F 16 upgrade cell in mushaf ab is responsible for conducing stuctural and avionics related modifications. It is easier to convert the tamiya f 16c block32 to an f 16am than modify hasegawas f 16a block15 to mlu standard. Lower fuselage of f16 being inspected at f16 upgrade cell, mushaf ab. Midlife update of the f16 aircrafts case study of the. It shows also, and mainly, the comparison between the simulated results and on one hand the reference values found in the f16 literature. The details of the f16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the f16, are described below.
Paf f 16 mlu specifications and 36 blk 52 prospects in the light of our thinktanks just a humble way to get all the news togetherso exciting meanbird actually, a unique feature of paf is that almost everything it gets is customized. In order to maintain the same level of effectiveness for the f16 fleet, an extensive modernization program was developed, which came to be known as the midlife update, or mlu. Did you see incorrect, incomplete, or outdated data. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics, lockheed martin, and various licensed manufacturers. It is therefore not impossible to imagine that, in an ultimate phase, an individual could purchase a true belgian f16 nose section to integrate a flight sim computer. The royal thai air force ordered atotal of 54 f16ab fighting falcon aircraft. Lockheed f 16a fa02 arriving at rocourt by spedcial transport convoy on january 2005. Data exchange between the f16 and the ah64 is being hindered by the fact that both types use different software protocols. In june of 2005 the commanderinchief of the rtaf announced that the air force was seeking new fighters to replace the ageing fleet of f5s and ov10s.
Rtaf6 royal thai air force rtaf plans to produce 25 planes. The usa, a security treaty partner with thailand, has long enjoyed sales successes in the kingdom. Preorders will receive a bonus turned brass pitot tube. The royal thai air force rtaf has integrated the diehl bgt defence irist missile as part of a midlife upgrade mlu for its lockheed. Paf f16 mlu specifications and 36 blk 52 prospects in the light of our thinktanks just a humble way to get all the news togetherso exciting meanbird actually, a unique feature of paf is that almost everything it gets is customized. The tests were conducted without problems, and the ester test units are now ready for the f16 mlu m5 flight tests in the u. The ester also passed the f 16 mlu m5 system integration laboratory sil testing in fort worth, as part of the epaf mlu m5 test program. F 16a fa51 awaiting its uktimate fate in the rocourt hangar. Aircraft database f16 fleet reports f16 timeline feature articles downloads. Permasalahan 24 f16 usang andalan tni au 2015 kaskus.
Jul 11, 2014 despite suspending military exchange with thailand, the united states will still proceed with the midlife upgrade of royal thai air force f16s. F16a block 20 mlu rnoaf page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. The royal thai air force rtaf has set out medium and longerterm. Taf on 24 january thai aviation industry company ltd. I painted this f16a into a rnlaf royal netherlands air force style f16 mlu. The same goes for 148, but there youve also got kinetic with some boxings of the mlu f 16. Other f 16 operators may follow, making this a multibilliondollar market. Royal thai air force general dynamics f16a fighting falcon version. The first major change in the f 16, the block 15 aircraft featured larger horizontal stabilizers, the addition of two hardpoints to the chin inlet, an improved anapg66v2 radar, and increased capacity for the underwing hardpoints. F16 upgrade cell in mushaf ab is responsible for conducing stuctural and avionics related modifications. There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
This volume is only intended for those of us having cockpits. However, this did not materialize, and the f16 was forced to soldier on for much longer than anticipated. This will undoubtedly be one of the most important computers of the f16 once mlu is completed. Since the rtaf already has a number of f 16 aircraft in service, the f 16 will be the prime contender in an eventual fighter deal. Most of the avionics that will be installed during mlu is existing hardware that is modified for use in the f 16. The block 15 also gained the have quick ii secure uhf radio.
In june of 2005 the commanderinchief of the rtaf announced that the air force was seeking new fighters to replace the ageing fleet of f 5s and ov10s. The modular mission computer however is designed especially for the f 16. First flight on mlu aircraft took place in april 1995. For a look at the differences between f16 blocks, look here the box art shows that this kit is an f16am block 20 or f16a block 20 mlu. Air force and air force thailand held ceremony launches first f16ambm 2 of 18 machines through the midlife upgrade mlu at the technical services department of tai office.
Tni au rtaf gelar latihan elang thainesia xvii kaskus. Note that these plates may differ depending on the specific block and maintenance done per air force and even individual f16. The f16 air defense fighter adf was a special variant of the block 15 optimized for the united states air national guards fighter interception mission. Thai f16 upgrade includes german airtoair missiles defense. This article will provide a quick overview of each of the f 16 fighting falcon versions and what is visibly different about them. Data exchange between the f 16 and the ah64 is being hindered by the fact that both types use different software protocols. Kinetics two initial 148 scale f 16 kits have now been releases and are available online from lucky model. The resulting f16 midlife update mlu package was designed to upgrade the cockpit and avionics to the equivalent of that on the f16cd block 5052.
Royal norwegian air force selects terma for installation of. In order to maintain the same level of effectiveness for the f 16 fleet, an extensive modernization program was developed, which came to be known as the midlife update, or mlu. Artinya f16 singapura dan thailand negara tier 4 mdci akan bisa lebih dulu mengunci dan menembak auri f16. The ester also passed the f16 mlu m5 system integration laboratory sil testing in fort worth, as part of the epaf mlu m5 test program. Kinetic 148 f16a block 20 mlu fighting falcon kit first look. That component is the main landing gear lower bulkhead which withstands bigger loads than the majority of all other components during one particular phase of flight the landing. Dutch f16 mlu aircraft dutch f16a mlu referred to f16am, code j015, serial 890015 dutch f16a mlu referred to f16am, code j8, serial 8508 same dutch f16a mlu referred to f16am, code j8, serial 8508 with open canopy. Updated f16a adf 3d model by jat81500 new skins using the team viper f16c high res templates modified to fit the adf. Although less complex and advanced than some contemporary aircraft such as the mcdonnell douglas f 4 phantom ii, it was significantly cheaper to procure and operate, and the type became a popular aircraft on the export market. Externally the main change of f 16 mlu also called f 16am bm is the four iff antennas front of cockpit. For example, thailand is upgrading 18 f16ab block 15 fighters in the rtaf via foreign military sales fms.
Since the rtaf already has a number of f16 aircraft in service, the f16 will be the prime contender in an eventual fighter deal. The first two f16, consisting of one a model and one b model, were flown back to taiwan by lockheedmartin and 21st tfs pilots on april 14, 1997. Fsx rtaf f16 the century falcon solo display youtube. Thailand sets out aircraft procurement plans janes 360. F16 students skip phase iii general discussion baseops. The modular mission computer however is designed especially for the f16. Royal norwegian air force selects terma for installation of missile warning system on f 16 by john rygaard norwegian f 16 equipped with pylon mounted missile warning system.
Royal thai air force f16 mlu roll out ceremony facebook. Ambassador to thailand kristie kenney made the confirmation when she met rtaf chief acm prajin juntong in bangkok on jul. The first two f 16, consisting of one a model and one b model, were flown back to taiwan by lockheedmartin and 21st tfs pilots on april 14, 1997. The purpose of this volume is to ensure the cockpit is set correctly prior to starting the flight. Lower fuselage of f 16 being inspected at f 16 upgrade cell, mushaf ab. Four f 16 fighting falcons line up on the runway before taking off as another f 16 lands during surge week at kunsan air base, republic of korea, june 18, 2015. Royal norwegian air force selects terma for installation of missile warning system on f16 by john rygaard norwegian f16 equipped with pylon mounted missile warning system. Rtaf defines the scope of groundbased air defence radar development in. General dynamicslockheedmartin f16 fighting falcon variants. Thailand moving to upgrade its f16 fleet defense industry daily.
A flight thrust deck for the f100 turbofan of the f16 aircraft 5 fig. Most of the avionics that will be installed during mlu is existing hardware that is modified for use in the f16. After mlu of entire f16 fleet in 2014, the aircraft repair and modification status of such facilities shall be upgraded too. This article will provide a quick overview of each of the f16 fighting falcon versions and what is visibly different about them. I hear there are 2 at kelly, certainly we have a upt or kelly instructor on here to verify. However, this did not materialize, and the f 16 was forced to soldier on for much longer than anticipated. The f 16 mlu also got some stiffener reenforcement plates on the upper fuselage for strengthening the airframe during the update. Four f16 fighting falcons line up on the runway before taking off as another f16 lands during surge week at kunsan air base, republic of korea, june 18, 2015. Other f16 operators may follow, making this a multibilliondollar market. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. This will undoubtedly be one of the most important computers of the f 16 once mlu is completed. The first major change in the f16, the block 15 aircraft featured larger horizontal stabilizers, the addition of two hardpoints to the chin inlet, an improved anapg66v2 radar, and increased capacity for the underwing hardpoints.
There is more to the rumor but its hard to believe. Even so, the tamiya f16 is regarded as the better model. Apr 27, 2012 bae challenges lockheed martin for f 16 upgrade work. F 16 block 5052 mlu cockpit checklists f4 cockpit check 03 not suited for real operations for falcon 4. Nov 22, 2017 who has the skinny on the f16 rtu students who never flew in phase iii at supt and just did sims. Here is a 16 photo walk around of the f 16 block 20 mlu fa87 from 31 sqn in tiger 2004 scheme.
A large number of variants of the general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics, lockheed martin, and various licensed manufacturers. Multicommand handbook f16 this handbook provides f16 pilots a singlesource, comprehensive document containing fundamental employment procedures and techniques that may be used to accomplish the various missions of the f16. F16a mlu m4 fighting falcon of the royal danish air force. Lockheed f16a fa02 arriving at rocourt by spedcial transport convoy on january 2005. Even so, the tamiya f 16 is regarded as the better model. This handbook is the primary f16 fighter fundamentals reference document for air.
Add your corrections at the bottom of this page or send them to us. Detailed team viper f16 pilot model and ejection seat. Who has the skinny on the f16 rtu students who never flew in phase iii at supt and just did sims. The tests were conducted without problems, and the ester test units are now ready for the f 16 mlu m5 flight tests in the u. But the weapon system is highly modified permitting the load laser guided bombs and laser designation pod, as far as the capabilities to use various air to air missiles for. The details of the f 16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the f 16, are described below. Dutch f 16 mlu aircraft dutch f 16a mlu referred to f 16am, code j015, serial 890015 dutch f 16a mlu referred to f 16am, code j8, serial 8508 same dutch f 16a mlu referred to f 16am, code j8, serial 8508 with open canopy. Thailand f16 midlife upgrade the official home of the. Kegiatan tersebut merupakan rangkaian latihan bersama latma elang thainesia xvii2015, antara. The northrop f 5ab freedom fighter and the f 5e f tiger ii are part of a family of widely used light supersonic fighter aircraft, designed and built by northrop. Note that these plates may differ depending on the specific block and maintenance done per air force and even individual f 16. Program upgrade sejenis ada 3 program upgrade pesawat f16 yang dinilai penulis mirip. Provisions have been made for the link 16 joint tactical information distribution system jtids. The mlu m4 updates introduces a software tape enabling the aircraft to carry and deliver the latest air to ground munitions.
This might seem redundant or confusing to viper fans, but what theyre trying to say is you can build an f 16a block 20 viper or f 16am mlu viper. Despite suspending military exchange with thailand, the united states will still proceed with the midlife upgrade of royal thai air force f16s. F16 tni au dari skadron udara 3 lanud iswahjudi, madiun dan f16 skadron udara 16 lanud roesmin nurjadin akan melakukan pertempuran udara dog fight dengan rivalnya dari royal thai air force rtaf di wilayah udara thailand yang akan digelar dari tanggal 716 september mendatang. List of aircraft of the royal thai air force wikipedia. The resulting f 16 midlife update mlu package was designed to upgrade the cockpit and avionics to the equivalent of that on the f 16cd block 5052. For a look at the differences between f 16 blocks, look here the box art shows that this kit is an f 16am block 20 or f 16a block 20 mlu. F16 block 5052 mlu cockpit checklists f4 cockpit check 03 not suited for real operations for falcon 4. Here is a 16 photo walk around of the f16 block 20 mlu fa87 from 31 sqn in tiger 2004 scheme. The following is a list of aircraft of the royal thai air force, past, present, and future. After mlu of entire f 16 fleet in 2014, the aircraft repair and modification status of such facilities shall be upgraded too.
It is easier to convert the tamiya f16c block32 to an f16am than modify hasegawas f16a block15 to mlu standard. The same goes for 148, but there youve also got kinetic with some boxings of the mlu f16. For example, thailand is upgrading 18 f 16ab block 15 fighters in the rtaf via foreign military sales fms. This might seem redundant or confusing to viper fans, but what theyre trying to say is you can build an f16a block 20 viper or f16am mlu viper. Publications and forms are available on the epublishing website at. Complete aircraft with panel including working radar shows vai traffic, panel vc, drag chute, and realistic f16 sound. Media in category f16ab fighting falcon royal thai air force the following files are in this category, out of total. Lockheed martin to upgrade royal thai air force f16 jet fighters in.
Externally the main change of f16 mlu also called f16am bm is the four iff antennas front of cockpit. Table the bulkheads, before and after mlu, are shown in figure 1. Mlu seperti upgrade yang dilakukan rtaf untuk f16 blok 15 ocunya scu system capabilities upgrade. Mlu to bring thailand f16 ab aircraft to near the f16cd block 50 configuration. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikipedia. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of island records. There were two aircraft produced for the flyoff with the yf17. Kinetics two initial 148 scale f16 kits have now been releases and are available online from lucky model. It is therefore not impossible to imagine that, in an ultimate phase, an individual could purchase a true belgian f 16 nose section to integrate a flight sim computer. The f16 mlu also got some stiffener reenforcement plates on the upper fuselage for strengthening the airframe during the update.
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