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Spanci bombarduju i modernizuju
Citat:A test team from the Air Force´s Arms and Experimentation Logistical Centre (CLAEX) has successfully carried out the first launch of an EGBU-16 (GBU-48 ) bomb from a Tranche-2 C.16.
The launch was carried out during the week of June 20 – 24 in the waters of the Gulf of Cadiz, and with the support of the CLAEX “El Arenosillo” experimentation centre. This was after the target was identified, a guided launch was performed by GPS signal, and laser illumination was used during the terminal phase by means of a “pod litening-III,” installed on the aircraft.
This event means that a significant increase in the air-ground capabilities of the C.16 fleet has been certified, and this permits the execution of high precision, totally autonomous, “any time” attacks. Moreover, the arms employed will enable the C.16 to carry out simultaneous offensives against several ground targets.
In combination with the evaluation of the integration of the air-ground arms, the launch of the first Iris-T in digital mode, executed from Tranche-2 C.16 aircraft, was also performed. In consequence, in the very near future this capability will be available for the Air Force´s entire Eurofighter fleet, and the use of the arms system for other users is also brought forward. This follows on from the previous integration carried out by CLAEX for Tranche-1 aircraft, verified in 2015.
http://www.ejercitodelaire.mde.es/EA/ejercitodelai....._0107.html
 
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