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 Posted: Mar 16, 2006 - 12:54 AM
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Apologies in advance if this has already been covered but I did a quick search on the site and didn't find anything.
Does the F-16 have a GPS receiver? (I suspect the answer is yes so maybe the better question is "Which block was the first to have GPS capability?")
Where is the antenna/receiver located? ( I imagine it has to be on the dorsal side somewhere). How big is it (they can be as small as a thumbnail these days but I imagine the ones on the planes are a bit more robust)
Obviously, if this is sensitive, then don't answer but I suspect this general GPS issue is probably pretty safe to discuss.
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Roscoe
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Posted: Mar 16, 2006 - 02:22 AM
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Block 40 was (I think) the first. Eventually the Block 30 recieved an upgraded with EGI (Embedded GPS INS) system that was even tighter than the Block 40 system.
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Posted: Mar 16, 2006 - 10:01 PM
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| The 30's I worked didn't, and the 40's did. So, I agree with Roscoe. |
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Posted: Mar 17, 2006 - 02:33 PM
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Where is the antenna/receiver located? ( I imagine it has to be on the dorsal side somewhere). How big is it (they can be as small as a thumbnail these days but I imagine the ones on the planes are a bit more robust)
The original B40 antennas were about the size of a large dinner plate and mounted just behind the the aft transparancy. Not sure 'bout the newer versions. In the pic below, it's the large-ish light grey round lookin' patch just forward of the A/R door.
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Posted: Mar 17, 2006 - 02:38 PM
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"Last edited by LinkF16SimDude on Mar 17, 2006 - 04:52 PM; edited 5 times in total"
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Posted: Mar 25, 2006 - 11:26 PM
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| The EGI antenna is on the canopy fairing just behing the cockpit |
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