eranreches Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hi guys, I have the Academy 1/32 F-16I Sufa and I am thinking about putting some electronics in it. As I don't know much about the F-16I lighting system, it would be great if someone can help me with this. I basically need to know the place and the frequency of each light. Thanks, Eran Reches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hi guys, I have the Academy 1/32 F-16I Sufa and I am thinking about putting some electronics in it. As I don't know much about the F-16I lighting system, it would be great if someone can help me with this. I basically need to know the place and the frequency of each light. Thanks, Eran Reches. Here's a video that should give you an idea. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eranreches Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks Mark, I have already saw that video, but I am not sure that all F-16s' lighting systems are identical (other model, block, etc.). Furthermore, I am quite sure that the lights can be in more than one status. So the question still remains. Eran. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon1974 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) All A/B models and Block 25, 30 and 32 models have the taxi light on the R/H MLG and the landing light on the L/H MLG. The lights were move to be attached to the front edge of the nose gear door starting with the Block 40/42. I don't remember the reason for the relocation, but it might have something to do with the larger landing gear for extra weight ie. the larger diameter gear would not allow the light fixtures to be attached to that location and still clear the door upon retraction. HTH Edited May 18, 2013 by falcon1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I believe that the reason for relocation of landing lights from the MLG struts to the nose gear door was due to the addition of the nav/targeting pods on the intake sides, which blocked the lights on the gear legs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I believe that the reason for relocation of landing lights from the MLG struts to the nose gear door was due to the addition of the nav/targeting pods on the intake sides, which blocked the lights on the gear legs. That is correct. I'm not sure but I believe the Block 30/32s also moved the light to the nose gear door as part of the CUPID upgrade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon1974 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 When I was a lawn dart crew chief the most advanced airframe we got up to was a block 32 and never flew with pods on the intake sides so probably was fed a bunch of pilot b.s. That sounds like a good reason to move the lights to me. Shortly after I left that unit to work on KC-135s (puke) that unit switched to A-10s. I think it had something to do with failing an ORI a time or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Just because you never flew with pods doesn't mean they couldn't be carried. IIRC CUPID was implemented about 10 years ago. From various sources: F-16 CUPIDUpgrade of 620 Air National Guard and AF Reserve Command Block 25/30/32 aircraft to bring them close to Block 50/52 specification. The Combat Upgrade Plan Integration Details (CUPID) upgrade includes a Situation Awareness Datalink (SADL), GPS navigation, improved video tape recorder, colour camera, NVG compatible lightning and integration of the Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-13 navigation and Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon1974 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) I forgot to add the frequency of the nav and anti-collision lights. The nav lights when selected to flash (they can be set to steady position) flash once every second to second and a half and the anti-collision light can be set to a number of different settings. It can be selected to flash pulse once every 5 or 6 seconds, twice or three times in quick succession before a 5 to 6 second delay. All other lights are steady. The 2 aerial refueling lights only illuminate when the aerial refuel door switch is activated. One light is right behind the rear canopy and the other is in the tube 3/4 up the fin. Edited May 18, 2013 by falcon1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon1974 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Just because you never flew with pods doesn't mean they couldn't be carried. IIRC CUPID was implemented about 10 years ago. From various sources: I didn't say they couldn't be carried I said we never carried them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eranreches Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks guys, Does someone have any drawing/blueprint of the F-16I that shows the exact position of the lights? Eran. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That is correct. I'm not sure but I believe the Block 30/32s also moved the light to the nose gear door as part of the CUPID upgrade. The relocation of the lights to the NLG door is also part of the Euro MLU F-16AM/BM update. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SR10user Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Flory Models did a build using the Academy F-16I, a ton of resin and a bunch of LED's. You have to be a member to see the builds or you can buy the DVD from Sprue Brothers. Either way, it should help you with your build. Good luck and post pics. Dave Edited May 20, 2013 by SR10user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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