6 AMRAAM Loadout moved up to Block 4
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SpudmanWP wrote:Not only more secure, but LPI/LPD within the F-35/22 groups.
IIRC MADL also shares data at a faster rate than Link-16.
Wich is fairly normal due to hgher frequency.
Lost some documents about NATO, US and EUro projects for datalinks / C4 btw if any?
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SpudmanWP wrote:Not only more secure, but LPI/LPD within the F-35/22 groups.
IIRC MADL also shares data at a faster rate than Link-16.
Do you know how the status is? I assume it will take a lot of time to equip all F-22 and US 4 gen fighters with this system.
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Items like the Freedom550 are not put into each fighter/bomber, but into a "gateway" system like a U2, Gulfstream, IFR, ISR, AWACS, etc. There are programs to add a gateway "pod" to a 4th gen fighter like an F-15 called "5th to 4th". An F-35 itself can act as a gateway as it has transmit Link-16 capability as will the F-22 in upcoming upgrades. There is no current plan for the F-22 to be able to talk directly with an F-35 using either MADL/IFDL so they require a gateway to communicate.
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SpudmanWP wrote:Items like the Freedom550 are not put into each fighter/bomber, but into a "gateway" system like a U2, Gulfstream, IFR, ISR, AWACS, etc. There are programs to add a gateway "pod" to a 4th gen fighter like an F-15 called "5th to 4th". An F-35 itself can act as a gateway as it has transmit Link-16 capability as will the F-22 in upcoming upgrades. There is no current plan for the F-22 to be able to talk directly with an F-35 using either MADL/IFDL so they require a gateway to communicate.
Ah ok. Thanks for clarification.
I’ve lost track in this thread, what with the changes from “Block 4.1, 4.2” etc to 6 month rolling updates and tech refreshes etc...
Is the F-35 still slated for a weapons bay makeover & 6 X AIM-120 capability? And, if so, is that still in the 2020 timeframe?
Is the F-35 still slated for a weapons bay makeover & 6 X AIM-120 capability? And, if so, is that still in the 2020 timeframe?
Take an F-16, stir in A-7, dollop of F-117, gob of F-22, dash of F/A-18, sprinkle with AV-8B, stir well + bake. Whaddya get? F-35.
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The Block 4 plan is done but waiting approval. Until that is made public, I cannot say for sure what it contains or a specific schedule.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/10 ... tion-exec/
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/10 ... tion-exec/
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