Egyptian F-16 fleet will be upgraded to V (Viper version), announced by Egyptian Air force chief.. with the newest weapons and missiles..
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The latest version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-16V, just concluded its first test flight successfully. This latest iteration of the iconic fighter includes a new radar system, stealth detection capability, and electronics designed keep the fighter, which debuted in 1974, up-to-date and flying for the next 20 years.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/news/a17874/f-16v-first-flight/
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.
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/f16.html