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Fireman Sam escreveu:Neste momento já há 7 MLU ao serviço da FAP. Estas 7 aeronaves são do segundo lote de F-16A Block15 OCU que vieram da ANG. Em 1999 quando foram transferidos para Portugal não tinham capacidade BVR. A primeira aeronave a passar pelo processo MLU nas OGMA foi a Lead-the-Fleet" (LTF) 15133 em 2003.

M2 Software
The second version, M2, was available in 2000. From June 19 2000 on, the M2 OT&E was commenced at Leeuwarden Air Base. Over 80 improvements and new features were implemented, of which some of the most important are:

Integration of the BAe Atlantic navigation pod with laser spot tracker (Netherlands).
Integration of the Raytheon AGM-88 HARM missile (Netherlands, Denmark). The Netherlands canceled plans for the AGM-88, Denmark postponed a decision.
Integration of the digital Automatic Target Hand-off System.
Introduction of a more user friendly fire control presentation for the AIM-120 (changed symbology for the Dynamic Launch Zone).
Increase of the maximum number of aircraft with which the IDM can communicate in an intra-flight datalink from four to eight.
Introduction of the feature to modify the colors of tactical symbology of the Multi-Function Displays.
Increase in accuracy of the Digital Terrain System by linking the system to other navigational systems in the F-16.
With M2 software MLU F-16s can be used in the USAF Sure Strike concept. Using a datalink between the aircraft and a Close Air Support Integrated Targeting System, data can be exchanged between the aircraft and the Forward Air Controller or Forward Observer. OIP Sensor Systems (daughter of Delft Instruments) was granted an exclusive license to sell Sure Strike technology. The FAC uses a GPS system and a computer and "illuminates" a target. Information is then sent to the aircraft, where it appears on the HUD, surrounded by a target designation box.

The drawback of the USAF Sure Strike technology -- using a "nine-liner" -- is that it can not handle the NATO standard message format. It is possible to exchange data with other IDM equipped aircraft, such as the USAF Block-40 F-16s, AH-64 helicopters, and JOINT STARS. The number of aircraft that can be part of the same intra-flight datalink, has been increased from 4 to 8.

M2 software is not expected to become available for the Unit Level Trainers until 2001.

M3 Software
The M3 software -- already completely defined -- is expected to become available in 2003. Introduction of this version will also include a hardware modification to the aircraft's airframe to facilitate installation of the Link 16 datalink hardware. With Link 16 links can be established with other American and British aircraft, ships, and ground-based stations.

The Modular Mission Computer will be extended with a new circuit board, used by the USAF in their MMC-5000. The European MMC will then be designated MMC-3051.

Other improvements with M3 include:

Integration of the Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (HMCS) -- ordered by Denmark.
Preparation for new air-to-air missile types, such as the AIM-9X, and IRIS-T.
Preparation for new American weapons, such as JDAM, JSOW, and WCMD.
Airframe modifications will be performed under the Falcon STAR program.

M3 development is expected to commence in 2000. In 2001, M3 DT&E will be conducted from Edwards Air Force Base, followed by a European DT&E in 2003. The software is expected to become available at squadron level in January 2004.

LM escreveu:Obrigado

De notar que as fontes na internet mais disponiveis aos "leigos" têm várias incorrecções (OCU vs AIM-120, M2 vs M3, etc).

soultrain escreveu:

LM escreveu:Obrigado

De notar que as fontes na internet mais disponiveis aos "leigos" têm várias incorrecções (OCU vs AIM-120, M2 vs M3, etc).

A melhor fonte, sem duvida é o 9g's.

Julgo que o OCU já poderia usar os AIM-120, é verdade?

Já se fala em M6, mas não sei que versão está a ser aplicada agora, julgo que será superior à M3.

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Neste momento já há 7 MLU ao serviço da FAP

soultrain escreveu:Sintra,

Quanto aos OCU não tenho tanta certeza uma vez que são práticamente iguais aos IDF, poderá é haver alguma limitação no seu uso, até me lembro de ver algumas noticias a respeito, quando os recebemos. Mas os orgãos de comunicação não especializados são o que são.

Parece-me que o Fireman está a fazer alguma confusão, não foram os comprados em segunda mão que primeiro começaram a receber o MLU?


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