[JMM]

Há uma coisa que me anda a fazer confusão já à algum tempo e que tenho visto em mais fotos...
Porque não são os Sidewinder que estão na ponta das asas?

Julgo ter lido há uns tempos que é por causa de questões aerodinâmicas e de peso. Sendo o AIM-120 suficientemente leve para ser utilizado no suporte da ponta das asas e tendo maior secção que o Sidewinder, é mais eficaz aerodinâmicamente utilizar esta configuração. Aliás, mesmo na USAF é esta a disposição mais comum.

[moroccan_soldier]

General Dynamics Awarded $39 Million for F-16 Ammunition Handling System Production

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, February 24, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin for production of F-16 Ammunition Handling Systems (AHS). The total potential value of the five-year contract is $39 million, with an initial order of $8.9 million for systems for Turkish and Moroccan F-16 fighter jets. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

According to Program Manager Steve Vander Kraats, “The General Dynamics F-16 Ammunition Handling System utilizes a closed-loop, linkless feed system, providing greater ammunition capacity than previous designs. It also enhances aircraft safety by eliminating potential damage by ejected ammunition casings. Combined with the M61A1 20mm Gatling gun, the AHS provides the F-16 aircraft with maximum air-to-air and air-to-surface lethality. Our team is excited about this opportunity, and we look forward to supporting Lockheed Martin and our allies with the continued success of the F-16 platform.”

Final assembly of the ammunition handling systems will be performed at the General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Saco Operations facility in Saco, Maine, with testing and program management performed at the company’s Burlington Technology Center in Burlington, Vt. First deliveries of the system will occur in April 2010.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ site in Saco is the company’s production site for single- and multi-barrel aircraft and crew-served weapon systems. The site provides complete production capabilities, from design and development to manufacturing, testing and integration.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., provides a broad range of system solutions for military and commercial applications. With eight domestic locations, the company designs, develops and produces high-performance armament systems; defensive armor solutions; aerospace components; mobile shelter systems; and is a leading U.S. producer of biological and chemical detection systems. More information is available online at www.gdatp.com.
  http://www.gdatp.com/Products/Gun_Systems/F-16/F16.htm

[P44]

Luke Airmen Advise Moroccan Air Force on F-16 Operations
   
   
(Source: US Air Force; issued March 19, 2009)
 
 
   
   LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --- Members of the Royal Moroccan air force traveled 6,000 miles to speak with Luke Air Force Base Airmen and tour the installation for an insider's perspective on how an F-16 Fighting Falcon base operates in mid-March.

Royal Moroccan air force officials are in the process of building an F-16 base in their home country and they met with American Airmen to learn the maintenance and operational side of the aircraft.

"These guys are getting a squadron of F-16s in the near future and they are going to stand up an F-16 base from the ground up," said Capt. Matthew Kucia, the 425th Fighter Squadron standardization and evaluations officer. "They are not just putting F-16s on an existing base; they are building the entire infrastructure."

Captain Kucia said the Moroccan team decided to come to Luke AFB since it is the largest F-16 wing in the world with more than 180 jets. They wanted to see how the base integrates the jets, base operations and maintenance. He also said the team will visit the 162nd Fighter Wing in Tucson, Ariz., since that is where international F-16 training is conducted.

Royal Moroccan air force Col. M'hamed Saufi said the visit has been very helpful for him and his fellow airmen.

"Our base will be different in that it will be small compared to Luke," Colonel Saufi said. "The number of technicians and pilots will not be the same since we will have fewer facilities. But we can apply Luke's organizational points of view and the maintenance procedures applied to the aircraft, especially how to handle the foreign object debris on the field and the maintenance of the fleet."

Colonel Saufi said the most interesting aspect he saw at Luke AFB is the infrastructure and the organization, especially in the maintenance squadron, civil engineer and readiness supply section.

"I am amazed at all the questions they're asking," said 1st Lt. Kevin Mauersberg, the 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge. "The questions are spot-on, so they've done their homework. It's good to hear what they're asking. It tells me that they're engaged, and we're giving them the right information."

"Morocco is one of the United States' oldest and closest allies in Africa," said Brig. Gen. Kurt F. Neubauer, the 56th Fighter Wing commander. "It was great to be able to share information with members of a country that has many of the same ideals as the United States concerning conflict resolution, counterterrorism cooperation and public outreach."

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http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articl ... tions.html

[Charlie Jaguar]

Julgo ter lido há uns tempos que é por causa de questões aerodinâmicas e de peso. Sendo o AIM-120 suficientemente leve para ser utilizado no suporte da ponta das asas e tendo maior secção que o Sidewinder, é mais eficaz aerodinâmicamente utilizar esta configuração. Aliás, mesmo na USAF é esta a disposição mais comum.

Está absolutamente correcta a sua análise.  

[Cabeça de Martelo]

What are the chances of getting the air force base that you want?
My boyfriend is in training for the air force right now, and I am just wondering what are the chances of the air force giving you an air force base where you want? I know they said to him that they will try and give you where you want to live but what are the chances?

What Air Force?

[moroccan_soldier]

nuevo contrato  :twisted:  

[P44]

lunes 21 de septiembre de 2009
MARRUECOS SOLICITA LA VENTA DE MAS ARMAS Y EQUIPOS PARA SUS F-16
Marruecos ha solicitado a los Estados Unidos la venta de nuevas armas y equipos para sus F-16.
Entre otros, Marruecos solicita : 20 misiles AGM-65D Maverick, 60 Enhanced GBU-12 Paveway II kits, 28 cañones M61 Vulcan y seis contenedores AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER.
El total del coste de la venta de estas armas y equipos es de 187 millones de dólares.

http://eltiradorsolitario.blogspot.com/ ... e-mas.html

[P44]

Morocco – CH-47D Chinook Helicopters
   
   
(Source: US Defense Security Cooperation Agency; dated Oct. 26, web-posted Oct. 28, 2009)
 
 
   
   WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of three CH-47D Chinook helicopters and associated parts, equipment and logistical support for an estimated cost of $134 million.

The Government of Morocco has requested a possible sale of three CH-47D Chinook helicopters with 6 (2 per helicopter) T55-GA-714A Turbine engines, 2 spare T-55-GA-714A Turbine engines, 4 AN/ARC-201E Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment, ground support equipment, spare and repair parts, special tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, site survey, U.S. government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $134 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major Non-NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, an important force for the political stability and economic progress in Africa.

Morocco needs these helicopters to improve its capability to meet current and future needs for humanitarian missions. Delivery of these helicopters will make it a more valuable partner in an increasingly important area of the world.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in Philadelphia, PA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives to Morocco.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articl ... nooks.html

[P44]

Pentagon Contract Announcement
   
   
(Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued December 22, 2009)
 
 
   
   Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an $841,877,905 contract to provide for 24 F-16 Block 52 aircraft, advanced counter measure system electronic warfare system, along with associated support equipment, alternate mission equipment and support elements for the government of Morocco.

At this time, $672,782,163 has been obligated.

312 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8615-08-C-6050, PZ0008).


(EDITOR’S NOTE: As originally notified to Congress in December 2007, this sale was valued at $2.4 billion. Lockheed won an initial, $233.6 million contract for the aircraft in June 2008, and additional contracts were awarded to industry for associated weapons and radios on Sept. 9, 2009 ($187 million) and on July 11, 2008 ($155 million), and on Dec. 1, 2008 for their EW suite (no value announced).)

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http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articl ... rocco.html

[nelson38899]

The U.S. government executed separate Letters of Offer and Acceptance with three of its key allies to purchase Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The three countries, in the order they signed their LOAs, are Kuwait, Morocco and Jordan.
"The AIM-120C-7 provides unparalleled air combat and air defense capabilities," said Col. Michael Andersen, commander of the U.S. Air Force's 328th Armament Systems Group. "By equipping our allies with the AIM-120C-7 through the Foreign Military Sales program, the U.S. government strengthens regional security and promotes coalition interoperability."

The three countries will receive an undisclosed quantity of missiles for use in both air-to-air and air defense missions.

Morocco, Jordan and Kuwait purchase Raytheon Missile AMRAAM
"No other missile in production or in development can match AMRAAM for lethality, reliability and overall affordability for the entire life cycle of the missile," said Jim Knox, Raytheon's AMRAAM program director. "AMRAAM, in both the air-to-air and surface-launch applications, is the weapon of choice to protect the people, critical infrastructure and resources of our Arab allies."
AMRAAM gives the warfighter flexibility because it can be quickly transferred from a fighter aircraft to a missile launcher to fulfill its air defense role. Using one missile for two critical missions gives the warfighter a cost-effective logistics and maintenance solution.

http://www.aeronautique.ma/Morocco-Jordan-and-Kuwait-purchase-Raytheon-Missile-AMRAAM_a1429.html

[nelson38899]

F16 Marroquino




fonte: http://far-maroc.forumpro.fr/aeronefs-et-infrastructures-des-fra-f1/first-f-16-for-morocco-t2995.htm

[P44]

1º F-16



http://far-maroc.forumpro.fr/aeronefs-e ... -t2995.htm

[Menacho]

[nelson38899]

Premiére livraison Des F16 "Viper Falcon"

http://www.mazekni.com/video/QGq7BEns9pA/Maroc-Premi%C3%A9re-livraison-Des-F16-Viper-Falcon-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9.html

[Cabeça de Martelo]

A atualização inclui a instalação do sistema SIGMA-95 de navegação inercial, radar Thales RDY-3, alerta radar, melhoramentos no motor Snecma Atar 9K-50, designador laser Thales Damocles, cabine de pilotagem modernizado com telas de LCD novo computador central, interface para mísseis ar-ar MBDA MICA (Missile d’Interception, de Combat et d’Autodéfense) nas versões EM e IR. O avião também está capacitado a lançar bombas inteligentes AASM (Armement Ar Sol modulaire) de 250 kg, AM-39 Exocet antinavio e os tradicionais mísseis Magic II. A Sagem tem mantido entendimentos com vários usuários do Mirage F1 no sentido de oferecer uma atualização similar a contratada pelo Marrocos.
O Marrocos vem gradativamente modernizando sua Força Aérea. Além de firmar contrato com Portugal para revitalização e manutenção de sua frota de C-130, a Força Aérea também irá receber 24 Lockheed Martin F-16C / D Block 52 e quatro aeronaves de transporte táctico C-27J Spartan.