Tag Archives: F-16 Fighting Falcon

The USAF plans to convert older-model F-16s into full-scale target drones under the QF-16 Air Superiority Target (AST) program. These AST drones are used in Weapon System Evaluation Programs (WSEP) for assessing upgrades or replacements for air-to-air missiles (AAM), and they are also useful for giving pilots the experience of a live AAM shot and kill prior to entering combat. ...

Come Wednesday 9th Feb,  Aero India 2011 (to be held in Bengaluru) will kick-start and is expected to attract a record number of over 600 manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers from 63 countries. Aero India has grown in scope over the years and has become one of the most sought after Air fairs in Asia and the whole world. The civil ...