Totalmente de acuerdo mi estimado. Esos F-16 tampoco es que están defasados, pueden llevar armamento muy capaz. Traigo esta data de la pagina F-16.net
The project is valued at € 454 million which includes the aircraft (€ 354 million), logistical equipment, training and support for up to 10 years of operation (€ 100 million). These F-16s have a more advanced configuration then the previous Portuguese batch with these aircraft being updated to the MLU 6.5.2 version, while the existing airframes are still on MLU 5.2 version. It is foreseen that those aircraft will eventually being upgraded to the same standard as well.
Referente al MLU Tape 5.2
Integration of capability for stand-off weapons (AGM-154)
Introduction of more advanced A/G weapons (EGBU-12)
Introduction of advanced Stores Management System and Joint Mission Planning System
Introduction of an improved GPS/INS system (more accurate and jamming proof)
Introduction of new Link-16 message standards to improve interoperability between different aircraft types
Installation of AN/ARC-210 VHF radios to enable radio contact with FAC’s on the ground.
Referente al MLU Tape 6.5
From this tape onwards there will be a difference between the European numbering sequence and the US. Funding for the M-tapes was extended through the years up untill number M6. The normal succession would mean an M7 would be next. This will be the case for the US (with their F-16s lasting untill well into the 2030s). Since the European F-16s are much older and reaching the end of their lifespan (2020-2030) it was difficult to convince them to extend funding for more updates to the F-16s. Specifically the Netherlands and Norway weren't eager since they already opted to replace the F-16 with the F-35 with fleet introduction starting in 2019 and F-16 phase out around 2024). Much of the updates found in tape M6.5 will be the same as tape M7.
Rectification of some earlier weapon integration shortcomings
Integration of new weapons (JASSM, JDAM, EGBU-12, SDB, AIM-120D and AIM-9X)
Integration of advanced racks (BRU-69), pylons, adapters and the UAI (ensuring nuclear surety and compatibility)
Update of the Link-16 protocol
Upgrade of the AN/AAQ-14 interface software
Update of the AN/ALR-56M system
Update of the GPS system
Sin duda son aeronaves muy capaces, con vida util por delante y a un costo de adquisicion realmente
affordable. Ojala la FAA tome la decision de una vez por todas.
