F-16A ADF - Revision history

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 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 2 x 370 gal drop tanks + 1 x 300 gal drop tank
-* 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
+* 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles + 2 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles
 * 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 * 2 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-After the USAF Air Defense Command was dissolved, the Air National Guard (ANG) took up the task of defending American airspace in the mid-1980s. The F-16, which was introduced only several years prior, was selected, and 270 F-16A/B airframes were converted to the ADF (Air Defense Fighter) standard. The first production variants of the F-16 could not utilize the AIM-7 Sparrow, so the ADF included that feature. It also featured the AN/APX-109 IFF system and a spotlight for illumination during nighttime operations. Conversions were conducted at Ogden Air Logistics Center and carried on for 3 years. After the threat of Soviet bombers was over, many of the F-16 ADFs were either reconverted back into F-16A/Bs, placed into storage or sold off to other countries.
+After the USAF Air Defense Command was dissolved, the Air National Guard (ANG) took up the task of defending American airspace in the mid-1980s. The F-16, which had only been introduced several years prior, was selected, and 270 F-16A/B airframes were converted to the ADF (Air Defense Fighter) standard. The first production variants of the F-16 could not utilize the AIM-7 Sparrow, so the ADF included that feature. It also featured the AN/APX-109 IFF system and a spotlight for illumination during nighttime operations. Conversions were conducted at Ogden Air Logistics Center and carried on for 3 years. After the threat of Soviet bombers was over, many of the F-16 ADFs were either reconverted back into F-16A/Bs, placed into storage or sold off to other countries.
 Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a very powerful fighter thanks to its radar missile capability, dogfighting abilities, and overall performance. Firstly, the F-16A ADF can carry the [[AIM-7M Sparrow]], which is useful for medium to long-range engagements. The ADF can also equip all-aspect [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]]s, which have a decently long range for an infrared missile. Since the ADF was simply a conversion of the regular [[F-16A]] variant, it features the same engine and mostly the same airframe. However, the extra weight added by the various electronics and systems does increase the weight by around 280 kg (617 lb). Also, since the ADF was intended for interception, it lacks suspended armament and is mainly relegated to air duties. Nonetheless, the F-16A ADF is still overall an excellent aircraft.

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 ! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
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-! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! Lead indicator
+! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! EEGS
 |-
 | {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
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-| rowspan="4" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="5" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-16A.png]]</div>
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 ! [[AIM-7M Sparrow]] missiles
-| || || 1 || || 1 || ||
+| || || 1 || || || || 1 || ||
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 ! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
-| 1 || 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1 || 1
+| 1 || 1 || 1 || || || || 1 || 1 || 1
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 ! 300 gal drop tanks
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
-* 1 x 300 gal drop tank
+* 2 x 370 gal drop tanks + 1 x 300 gal drop tank
 * 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 * 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles

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 * Decent top speed
 * 20 mm Vulcan cannon has high velocity and rate of fire
-* Able to carry the [[AIM-7 Sparrow]] SARH missile, allowing the {{PAGENAME}} to engage targets outside of the range of your 9Ls
+* Able to carry the [[AIM-7M Sparrow]] SARH missile, allowing the {{PAGENAME}} to engage targets outside of the range of your 9Ls
 * Six powerful missiles: up to six all aspect AIM-9Ls and up to two potent SARH AIM-7Ms
 * Drop tank available to extend range

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 * Decent top speed
 * 20 mm Vulcan cannon has high velocity and rate of fire
 * Six powerful missiles: up to six all aspect AIM-9Ls and up to two potent SARH AIM-7Ms
 * Drop tank available to extend range
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 * Lacks any air-to-ground suspended ordnance whatsoever
 * Internal M61 cannon has a small ammo pool
-* Very hot engine temperature
+* Heavier than the F-16A; Worse raw flight performance
 == History ==

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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-The F-16 ADF has poor manoeuvrability at higher speeds (above around 850 km/h) due to its angle of attack (AOA) limiter. Staying at these higher speeds is ideal for general air combat, but greatly limits your manoeuvring and dogfighting abilities. At these high speeds, poor nose-pointing ability makes it troublesome to lock Sidewinders, get an ACM radar lock, or aim the gun. Only by going below these speeds (thus getting slow) does any semblance of dogfighting ability whatsoever begin to be gained. The F-16's acceleration can be "too good": its poor high-speed manoeuvrability combined with its excellent acceleration and energy retention means heavy down-throttling, air braking and energy management are practically required to drop below these speeds to be able to dogfight. However, if low on fuel and out of most of your ordanace the plane becomes very manoeuvrable sometimes allow the plane to pull 12+ Gs in a turn.
+The F-16 ADF has poor manoeuvrability at higher speeds (above around 850 km/h) due to its angle of attack (AOA) limiter. Staying at these higher speeds is ideal for general air combat, but greatly limits your manoeuvring and dogfighting abilities. At these high speeds, poor nose-pointing ability makes it troublesome to lock Sidewinders, get an ACM radar lock, or aim the gun. Only by going below these speeds (thus getting slow) does any semblance of dogfighting ability whatsoever begin to be gained. The F-16's acceleration can be "too good": its poor high-speed manoeuvrability combined with its excellent acceleration and energy retention means heavy down-throttling, air braking and energy management are practically required to drop below these speeds to be able to dogfight. However, if low on fuel and out of most of your ordnance, the plane becomes very manoeuvrable, sometimes allowing the plane to pull 12+ Gs in a turn.
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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-The F-16A ADF is not very survivable because it has no armour plates. It becomes very difficult to fly when missing a wing or tail like most other aircraft. It only has one engine so if it is knocked out it will be very difficult to return to the airfield. If it loses one of its tail control surfaces it becomes even less maneuverable and hardder to fly.
+The F-16A ADF is not very survivable because it has no armour plates. It becomes very difficult to fly when missing a wing or tail like most other aircraft. It only has one engine so if it is knocked out it will be very difficult to return to the airfield. If it loses one of its tail control surfaces it becomes even less manoeuvrable and harder to fly.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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+! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
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 ! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! Lead indicator
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-=== Offensvennive armament ===
+=== Offensive armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)
-** 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)
+* 60 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 | rowspan="4" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
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-! AIM-7M Sparrow missiles
+! [[AIM-7M Sparrow]] missiles
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-! AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
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 == Usage in battles ==

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 The AIM-7Ms must be used wisely since only 2 Sparrows can be carried simultaneously. For long-range, high-altitude fights, seek out targets closing in fast. Do not fire at targets already about to notch or beginning to notch. AIM-7Ms are excellent for these types of engagements due to their range and manoeuvrability. As for low-altitude engagements, look for targets closing in fast and at around 500 metres altitude or above. Do not fire at targets that are flying very close to the ground because the radar will track underneath the intended target, and the missile will miss. As for [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]]s, players can be more generous with them since the ADF can carry up to 6 AIM-9Ls. If a player finds themselves above the fight, it will be effortless to fire off missiles at distracted enemies and score kills quickly. AIM-9Ls are very strong from the rear aspect and require hard defending from the opponent to evade successfully.
-The F-16 is very strong in a dogfight due to its excellent TWR and energy retention. Before entering a dogfight, however, it's critical to be at the correct speed. The F-16 has a very wide turning circle at high speeds, so make sure to stay around 800-850 km/h (497-528 mph) when entering a dogfight.
+The F-16 is very strong in a dogfight due to its excellent TWR and energy retention and is one of the best dogfighters in game.
 '''Countering the [[MiG-29]]'''
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 * Lacks any air-to-ground suspended ordnance whatsoever
 * Internal M61 cannon has a small ammo pool
 * Very hot engine temperature
 * Extremely high fuel consumption on afterburner

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-After the USAF Air Defense Command was dissolved, the Air National Guard (ANG) took up the task of defending American airspace in the mid-1980s. The F-16, which was introduced only several years prior, was selected, and 270 F-16A/B air frames were converted to the ADF standard (Air Defense Fighters). The first production variants of the F-16 lacked the ability to utilize the AIM-7 Sparrow, so the ADF included that feature. It also featured the AN/APX-109 IFF system and a spotlight for illumination during nighttime operations. Conversions were conducted at Ogden Air Logistics Center and carried on for 3 years. After the threat of Soviet bombers was over, many of the F-16 ADFs were either reconverted back into F-16A/Bs, placed into storage, or sold off to other countries.
+After the USAF Air Defense Command was dissolved, the Air National Guard (ANG) took up the task of defending American airspace in the mid-1980s. The F-16, which was introduced only several years prior, was selected, and 270 F-16A/B airframes were converted to the ADF  (Air Defense Fighter) standard. The first production variants of the F-16 lacked the ability to utilize the AIM-7 Sparrow, so the ADF included that feature. It also featured the AN/APX-109 IFF system and a spotlight for illumination during nighttime operations. Conversions were conducted at Ogden Air Logistics Center and carried on for 3 years. After the threat of Soviet bombers was over, many of the F-16 ADFs were either reconverted back into F-16A/Bs, placed into storage, or sold off to other countries.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
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 In a dogfight, the F-16 will easily outperform a MiG-29 due to its superior low-speed handling. It should be noted that the F-16 can be a bit "floppy" at low speeds , and if not corrected, can lead to being shot down.
 [[File:MiG-29 vs F-16A ADF performance (WT version 2.23.1.17).png|thumb|460x460px|F-16A ADF has excellent hidden sustain turn performance only available to those using sim controls due to the artificial G-limiter (which is actually just aggressive control stiffness/"compressibility") of the aircraft.]]
 The MiG-29 at high altitude can be dangerous if the opponent utilizes [[R-27ER]]s. The R-27ER has superb range, acceleration, and manoeuvrability. To counter this, stay on the lookout for MiG-29s and R-27ERs and be prepared to go into a notch position and drop chaff. The R-27ER burns for 9 seconds which allows it to be spotted for a long time before the motor burns out. The F-16 will not be able to fight BVR against a MiG-29 unless it gets the jump/fires the missile far in advance. The R-27ER is a much quicker missile than the AIM-7M, and the R-27ER will reach its intended target much faster than the AIM-7M, even if launched at the same time.
 === Pros and cons ===