Description
The F-16C Fighting Falcon
is a tactical fighter developed from the F-16A PLUS.
The F-16 has been improved based on the Multi-Stage Improvement Program (MSIP) ever since it was decided to be adopted by the U.S. Air Force.The
F-16C's radar fire control system was changed from APG-66 to APG-68.
We aim to improve target search and identification capabilities.
In addition, the new AIM-120 (AMRAAM) missile has become capable of simultaneous multi-target attacks,
greatly improving air combat processing capabilities.
The engine bay has been modified
so that the engine can be installed on either the Pratt & Whitney F-100 or the General Electric F-110 . Externally, the major feature is that the base of the vertical tail, which houses the ECM equipment, has been extended forward and has a large bulge.
The Block 50/52, which began being delivered in October 1991,
was equipped with an improved performance engine (IPE) and
had increased maximum output, making it more maneuverable, and
deliveries began in May 1993. Block 50/52 can now be equipped with
a HARM targeting system
AN/ASQ-213HTS (HARM Targeting System) pod on the right side of the intake, and can also be used for operations
such as Wild Weasle, which detects and attacks enemy air defense radars .
have become.
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Crew: 1 person
Overall width: 9.45m
Overall length: 14.52m (not including pitot tube)
Overall height: 5.09m
Engine: Block 50 (GE/F110-GE-129) x 1, Block 52 (GE/F110-PW) -229) x 1
Maximum speed: Mach 2.1/12,200m
Armament: M61A1 20mm Vulcan gun x 1
First flight: July 19, 1984 (F-16C)
