Lockheed Martin unveils new F-16V fighter
By (FINN) Frontier India News Network | February 15th, 2012 | No Comments »Singapore: Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has unveiled its’ latest version of the F-16 today at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V, features an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an upgraded mission computer and architecture, and improvements to the cockpit.
The Fighting Falcon program has continually evolved as it began with the F-16 A/B as the lightweight fighter then transitioned to F-16 C/D and Block 60 versions as customers’ requirements changed.
F-16 V. Image: Lockheed Martin
AESA radars offer significant operational capability improvements. Lockheed Martin has developed an innovative solution to affordably retrofit this key technology into existing F-16s. The F-16V configuration is an option for new production jets and elements of the upgrade are available to most earlier-model F-16s. The “V” designation is derived from Viper, the name fighter pilots have called the F-16 from its beginnings.
“We believe this F-16V will satisfy our customers’ emerging requirements and prepare them to better interoperate with the 5th generation fighters, the F-35 and F-22,” said George Standridge, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ vice president of business development.
