Red_Star dijo:Sí, si están capacitados, y han realizado publicitadas pruebas de lanzamiento como la de Abril de 2001. Más aún, creo que son los únicos F-16s en servicio que operan el Harpoon regularmente.
Bueno, tbn para más detalles está la imagen que posta Gladius
Saludos
hay varios paises que estan trabajando con el harpoon y los vipers... de hecho
luego de la incorporacion al Viper de la ROCAF, el paquete de integracion se
ofrece en promo junto a la compra del pepino de marras:
http://www.f-16.net/f-16_armament_article12.html
F-16 Installation
Integration of the AGM-84 with the F-16 required two main changes: (i) addition of Harpoon-specific weapon control algorithms to the Stores Management System, and (ii) development of an interface adapter kit. The interface adaptor is basically an electronic component that converts weapons control instructions from the F-16 Stores Management System into instructions that can be interpreted by the weapon (Harpoon in this case).
The work started during Operation Desert Storm on Korea-based USAF Block 30G aircraft. Two factors complicated the actual development of the interface adaptor and algorithms. First of all, the "heavy stations" (hardpoints 3 and 7, capable of carrying a heavy weapon such as the Harpoon) did not offer access to the 1553 data bus. Second, there were some initial software problems with the jet as well. To circumvent the limitations, the AGM-65 Maverick interface was re-used initially. The Maverick interface did not require the F-16 SMS to do anything extra, as all control software was in the adapter kit. Weapon modes and targeting were all selected on the video provided in lieu of the normal Maverick video.
As the Storm wound down, USAF lost interest and the initial effort was cancelled. The project was picked up again later when foreign F-16 customers expressed interest in the Harpoon. By that time, the software problems had been solved and the Harpoon was properly integrated. The AGM-84 Harpoon was officially cleared on the F-16 on August 11th, 1994.
All recent F-16 aircraft (block 20, 30/32, 40/42, 50/52, and 60) can be made Harpoon-capable. It requires the installation of the interface adapter, plus installation of system software that supports the Harpoon.
F-16 Loadout
Stations 3 and 7 can be wired to carry a single AGM-84.
Operational Use
Only a limited number of F-16 customers use the Harpoon on their F-16s:
* Chile: The FACh's block 52 aircraft have Harpoon capability, but no missiles have been ordered
* Egypt: EAF Block 40 aircraft have Harpoon capability, no missile purchase yet
* Greece: HAF F-16 Block 52 aircraft armed with AGM-84 Harpoons were test-flown at Edwards AFB
* Israel: The IDF/AF is very likely to have Harpoon capability, but this is unconfirmed
* Oman: The RAFO purchased 20 missiles for its F-16 Block 50 fleet
* South Korea: The RoKAF Block 52 aircraft are Harpoon-capable, no confirmed missile purchase
* Taiwan: The RoCAF purchased 54 missiles for its F-16 Block 20 aircraft
* Turkey: The TUAF purchased 50 Harpoon missiles for their CCIP-upgraded F-16 Block 50 aircraft
* United Arab Emirates: The UAEAF's block 60 aircraft are Harpoon capable, and 52 missiles were purchased at the time of the Block 60 deal
saludos