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Pratt-Whitney F100-PW-220
Dimensions:
Wing span..................... 9,45 m
Length.......................... 15,03
Height........................... 5,09 m
Performance:
Max. speed.................... MACH 2.05
Range........................... 3.800 Km (2100 MN)
Ceiling........................... 50.000 fts
Weight (empty).............. 7.390 Kg
Max. take off weight........ 16.057 Kg
Crew............................. 1
Fuel............................... 7160 lbs + 6730 lbs |
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The F-16 MLU, although externally similar to the F-16 OCU, has undergone a modernization program which have placed it at the level of the best fighter aircraft in the world. The most important modifications include a set of new equipment and respective software, which enable the use of this aircraft in any combat scenery, and are the following:
Sophisticated flight computer and respective update combat software; cockpit and interface pilot-machine redesigned; radar with better air-air and air-surface capabilities; electronic aircraft identifier; GPS; Data Modem and Link 16; cryptographic communication capability; use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Helmet Mounted Sight capability; integrated self-protection systems.
This program confer the aircraft new capabilities, the most important being:
- Long-range detection of air and surface targets;
- Operation under any weather and light conditions;
- Identification of other aircraft through electronic detection means;
- Integration in war field management nets;
- Use of long-range anti-air missiles;
- Use of long-range anti-ship and anti-surface weapons;
- Use of Laser or GPS guided precision weapons; |
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