I was a crew chief in the 36th in 1989, Osan had just gotten the F-16’s in ‘88, Block 30's. Ironically the Alaska aggressor bird 86-351 in this video 4:42 was assigned to the 36th when I was there. I think it might have been the first F-16 at Osan AB.
@@ODucks55 I watched the development of the F-16 from YF-16 to the current Block 70, with a front row seat at Edwards AFB from the 1970s-1990s. We were on Block 30G and Block 40 developmental programs there, and this is the first I’ve heard of Block 35. Production includes: Block 1, 5, 10 early F-16A/Bs with small H-stabs. Block 15 F-16A/B got the large H-stabs, some changes in Radios and antennae locations. Block 25 was first F-16C/D. Block 30 was first F-16C/D with GE motor. Block 32 was Pratt motor. Block 40 was LANTIRN-equipped, new structures, heavier landing gear, mounts for the pods, WFOV HUD, night capable, etc. Block 42 was all that but with Pratt motor. Block 50/52 got what we were working on in terms of expanded A2A and avionics, newer IPE motors. This is the first I’ve ever heard of a Block 35. I tracked this stuff from all the cockpit changes, antennae changes, structures, CCIP 1, CCIP 2, JHMCS, AIFF, ALE-, etc.
Great channel !! I collect aviation art books. For those of you so inclined my favorite ones are: - Airshow by Philip Castle - The Art of Lou Drendel by Lou Drendel - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy by Tim Gibson
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Magnificent thanks!
The F16 Block 40 of the 36 FS are beautiful.
I was a crew chief in the 36th in 1989, Osan had just gotten the F-16’s in ‘88, Block 30's. Ironically the Alaska aggressor bird 86-351 in this video 4:42 was assigned to the 36th when I was there. I think it might have been the first F-16 at Osan AB.
What do you mean by Block 35? That doesn't exist. Did you mean Block 30?
@@ODucks55 I watched the development of the F-16 from YF-16 to the current Block 70, with a front row seat at Edwards AFB from the 1970s-1990s. We were on Block 30G and Block 40 developmental programs there, and this is the first I’ve heard of Block 35.
Production includes:
Block 1, 5, 10 early F-16A/Bs with small H-stabs.
Block 15 F-16A/B got the large H-stabs, some changes in Radios and antennae locations.
Block 25 was first F-16C/D.
Block 30 was first F-16C/D with GE motor.
Block 32 was Pratt motor.
Block 40 was LANTIRN-equipped, new structures, heavier landing gear, mounts for the pods, WFOV HUD, night capable, etc.
Block 42 was all that but with Pratt motor.
Block 50/52 got what we were working on in terms of expanded A2A and avionics, newer IPE motors.
This is the first I’ve ever heard of a Block 35. I tracked this stuff from all the cockpit changes, antennae changes, structures, CCIP 1, CCIP 2, JHMCS, AIFF, ALE-, etc.
I can't believe THEY let you guys off the ROK!!
Osan-ni-da!! I was there '92-'93. Weapons troop! 462 for life!!
I was there 93 94
36 FS Vipers (Check)
MLRS action for a former 13M (Check)
Awesome soundtrack (Check)
Very awesome vid mate. Soundtracks and everything very well put together!
Delta Junction AK , Ft Greely Ak Missle Defense Base … we are the guys you bust out out very expensive arctic windows once every other year
Great channel !!
I collect aviation art books. For those of you so inclined my favorite ones are:
- Airshow by Philip Castle
- The Art of Lou Drendel by Lou Drendel
- Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy by Tim Gibson
Haaaarruuummpphhh!!!
Awesome. Where's episode 2? lol
Episode 2??? :(
Wpns Expeditor 93 94, 36th