4 hours ago4 hr Lockheed is proposing new F-16G similar to what Boeing did with the F-15EX for quick acquisition: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/lockheed-pitches-advanced-f-16g-us-air-forceAlso there has been some talk of reopening the C-17 line. Between the constant deployments, tactical training requirements, and ordinary airlift operations, either a SLEP or new production of the C-17 is probably in the near future pending the glacial pace of acquiring a future airlift capability.
3 hours ago3 hr Author 3 minutes ago, Vito said:Regarding the C-17, undoubtably the tools and fixtures were probably scrapped!I thought so too so it would be interesting to see how they would accomplish this. It is worth pointing out that the Russians made virtual copies of the B-29 (Tu-4) without the aid of computers, 3D scanning, modern metrology instruments, maintenance and technical manuals, original jigs, etc. so I would think it’s not impossible to reopen a line to build the C-17.
2 hours ago2 hr 35 minutes ago, HeyEng said:I thought so too so it would be interesting to see how they would accomplish this.It is worth pointing out that the Russians made virtual copies of the B-29 (Tu-4) without the aid of computers, 3D scanning, modern metrology instruments, maintenance and technical manuals, original jigs, etc. so I would think it’s not impossible to reopen a line to build the C-17.The Russians did not "benefit" from our acquisitions process.
2 hours ago2 hr 2 hours ago, HeyEng said:Lockheed is proposing new F-16G similar to what Boeing did with the F-15EX for quick acquisition: Many years ago I worked in the acquisition/test world for a staff job…trust me when I say the vast majority of the time there is nothing “quick” about that horrible process.
1 hour ago1 hr 17 minutes ago, HeloDude said:Many years ago I worked in the acquisition/test world for a staff job…trust me when I say the vast majority of the time there is nothing “quick” about that horrible process.As an F-16 Flight Manual Manager for Lockheed, I approve of this. In a dream world, I would like to see an F-16G Block 80 with the Block 60 GE-132 engine.
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