Básicamente el tape M6.5(Europa) es lo mismo que el tape M7(.1)(EEUU). Luego el tape M7.2 avanza a AESA, AIM120D, JASSM-ER y detalles varios, pero ya solo en EEUU.M6.5 tape
- From this tape onwards there will be a difference between the European numbering sequence and the US. Funding for the M-tapes was extended through the years up untill number M6. The normal succession would mean an M7 would be next. This will be the case for the US (with their F-16s lasting untill well into the 2030s). Since the European F-16s are much older and reaching the end of their lifespan (2020-2030) it was difficult to convince them to extend funding for more updates to the F-16s. Specifically the Netherlands and Norway weren't eager since they already opted to replace the F-16 with the F-35 with fleet introduction starting in 2019 and F-16 phase out around 2024). Much of the updates found in tape M6.5 will be the same as tape M7.
- Rectification of some earlier weapon integration shortcomings
- Integration of new weapons (JASSM, JDAM, EGBU-12, SDB, AIM-120D and AIM-9X)
- Integration of advanced racks (BRU-69), pylons, adapters and the UAI (ensuring nuclear surety and compatibility)
- Update of the Link-16 protocol
- Upgrade of the AN/AAQ-14 interface software
- Update of the AN/ALR-56M system
- Update of the GPS system
Atte..-. .-