FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest
configuration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-16V, has reached a
major capability milestone with the integration of a new Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
"Completing this milestone on schedule demonstrates our ability
to meet program commitments," said Roderick
McLean, vice president and general manager of the F-16/F-22
Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin. "It proves once again
why customers turn to Lockheed Martin to upgrade their F-16 fleets
and advance the mission capability of the world's most effective
4th generation multi-role fighter."
The completion of this AESA radar Critical Design Review ensures
Northrop Grumman's Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) design meets
all specified U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin requirements.
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will continue with follow-on activities
such as development integration and ground and flight test for
Taiwan's fleet of 144 Block 20
F-16A/B fighter jets. With the upgrade to the new SABR and
enhancements to the mission computer, vehicle systems, aircraft
structure, cockpit and electronic warfare system, Taiwan moves forward as the launch customer
for the new F-16V configuration.
More than 4,550 F-16 aircraft have been delivered to date, and
production is expected to continue through 2017, with major
upgrades being incorporated for all F-16 versions.
Headquartered in Bethesda,
Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace
company that employs approximately 113,000 people worldwide and is
principally engaged in the research, design, development,
manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology
systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for
2013 were $45.4 billion.
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SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company