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USAF purchases additional Lockheed Martin F-16s
Jan 03, 2001 - The U.S. Air Force has placed an order with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for four additional F-16 aircraft that were funded in the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Act. The contract was finalized on Dec. 26, 2000. [Read more...]
USAF F-16s have excellent year in aviation safety
Nov 01, 2000 - The U.S. Air Force F-16 fleet achieved an excellent safety record during fiscal year 2000, which ended Sept. 30. The USAF F-16 fleet experienced only 2. 63 major mishaps per 100, 000 flight hours. [Read more...]
Electronic F-16 Technical Data for 19 Using Countries
Oct 15, 2000 - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company will begin providing electronic technical data to the air forces of all 19 countries using the F-16. This year-long pilot program is expected to provide highly usable and timely information at major cost savings. It will also pave the way for further use of electronic manuals in the F-16 Block 60, F-22 and Joint Strike Fighter programs. [Read more...]
'Smart Weapons' Capability Fielded on USAF F-16s
Sep 17, 2000 - The U.S. Air Force recently released a software upgrade that significantly increases the combat capability of its F-16 Block 50 aircraft by including the latest U.S. "smart weapons". [Read more...]
Astronics Adds Air Force Contracts Valued at $5.6 Million
Aug 21, 2000 - Astronics Corporation has received three additional orders totaling $5. 6 million for products related to its F-16 Night Vision program with the United States Air Force. [Read more...]
Thailand buys 16 F-16s from U.S. Air Force Inventory
Jul 13, 2000 - Lockheed Martin said on Friday that Thailand will buy 16 of its F-16 fighter planes. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Delivers First of New F-16 Configuration to USAF
Jul 04, 2000 - Lockheed Martin delivered the first of six F-16Cs in the Fiscal Year 1997 contract to the U.S. Air Force on July 5. These aircraft have several enhancements, including improved computers and cockpit displays, plus an on-board oxygen generation system. [Read more...]
USAF Extends Phase Maintenance Interval on Lockheed Martin Block 40/42/50/52 F-1
May 23, 2000 - The U.S. Air Force recently extended the phase maintenance interval for its fleet of more than 600 Block 40/42/50/52 F-16C/Ds, indicating increasing reliability of the aircraft as the fleet matures. [Read more...]
New 'smart weapons' and reconnaissance pod certified
May 19, 2000 - Two new 'smart weapons' and a new reconnaissance pod recently were certified for use on the F-16. The weapons, developed as result of lessons learned in the 1991 Gulf War, will significantly enhance the aircraft's combat effectiveness. [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Orders More F-16s
May 08, 2000 - The U.S. Air Force signed an order for nine more F-16s and associated Alternate Mission Equipment plus an option for one additional aircraft from Lockheed Martin. These aircraft are the first of the 30 F-16s the USAF plans to buy over the next several years as announced in the fiscal year 2000 president's budget. [Read more...]
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