Installing Updates: F-16 to F-16V 2.0

Written by Dabney B. on Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Lockheed Martin has just revealed the latest and greatest model of the F-16, the F-16V, at this year’s Singapore Airshow. Considering that the F-16 is widely considered to be one of the most successful 4^th generation fighters and that recent delays with the F-35 schedule is forcing the military to revive old F-16s, this couldn’t have come at a better time. In all likelihood, many nations will be tempted to purchase this new version of an old favorite to fill the generational gap as the F-35s slowly roll out of the production lines.

The F-16V will feature a host of improvements over its much-loved predecessor, such as the addition of an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. This enhancement, along with cockpit improvements and minor tweaks, will make the F-16V an excellent complement to Air Forces with F-22s and F-35s in their arsenal.

Lockheed spokespersons claim that the F-16V should be able to satisfy the emerging demands of modern and future aerial warfare. While the F-22 and the F-35 are newer, sleeker aircraft that are much more finely tuned for modern combat, the F-16V should be able to fight buy cialis 5 mg alongside the big boys.

While the future of the F-16V is still hazy, it is safe to assume that this aircraft will see widespread use among many of the nations allied to the US. The F-16 was extremely popular in its heyday and is currently in use across 26 nations. Each of these nations are potential purchasers of the F-16V, and any number of new buyers might be looking for a relatively low budget, reliable alternative to the F-35.

One of the best aspects of the announcement is that Lockheed Martin will be able to install many of the F-16V upgrades into existing F-16 models, so fans of the F-16 will be able enjoy these new features without breaking the bank.

The extra character on the aircraft’s name stands for “Viper,” which quickly became the aircraft’s nickname when it was introduced to the US military. In short, the F-16 is a reliable aircraft with a proven track record, and it is loved by pilots. With these new improvements to this classic aircraft, we can be certain that F-16Vs will be popping up everywhere.

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