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{{About
 
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| about = American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| about = jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| usage = other versions
 
| usage = other versions
 
| link = F-16 (Family)
 
| link = F-16 (Family)
 
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{{Specs-Card
 
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|code=f_16am_block_15_mlu_belgium
 
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a major improvement over the previous variants of the F-16. The previous Block 42 aircraft weighed 3,000+ lb (1,360 kg) over the early F-16s. To offset the increased weight, General Electric developed the F110-GE-129 which greatly increased thrust at both low and high altitudes. The Block 50 also received the Westinghouse APG-68(v)5 radar (upgraded to the -68(v)7 in later production models) which was much faster and generally more reliable. One of the biggest additions to the Block 50 was the ability to fire new ground attack munitions. The USAF received the first F-16 Block 50 in late 1991 and many more were sent to foreign countries as well.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]].
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Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]], the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an excellent top-tier aircraft. The improved General Electric F110 greatly increases the performance of the Block 50 against enemy aircraft. It excels in dogfighting thanks to its relatively light airframe and better engine. The Fighting Falcon has access to AIM-9M Sidewinders with a smokeless motor and improved IRCCM, making them an incredibly dangerous missile, especially from rear aspect. Players should be more than satisfied with the F-16C Block 50 against both aircraft and ground targets.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 
{{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.'' -->
 
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The F-16C performs similarly to the F-16A ADF, with a better engine and roll rate. When the plane is heavy (full fuel load, lots of ordnance), its maneuverability isn't amazing, but it isn't bad. However, when the plane is light (low fuel and most of the ordnance is depleted), it is much more maneuverable and is one of the best dogfighters in the game. It has a great roll rate, but this is only with the "New boosters" modification. This mod is incredibly potent, drastically increasing roll rate. It's incredibly quick as well, hitting 1500+ km/h on the deck coming at the cost of maneuverability, which is especially noticeable without the boosters.
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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It turns incredibly well, but the pilot needs to manage speed as it won't turn very well at high speed, especially when compared to an F-14 or MiG-29.
 
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The engine is very strong, giving the F-16C a favorable thrust-to-weight ratio and climb rate. Due to the weight of its upgrades, however, it's not as maneuverable as the earlier F-16 variants, but is still an excellent aircraft.
 
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 10,973 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at _,___ m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! Stock
 
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| 2,108 || 2,073 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.1 || 20.5 || 259.5 || 248.3 || rowspan="2" | 850
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| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
 
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! Upgraded
 
! Upgraded
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|2,235||2,170||18.9||19.5||344.1||300.0
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| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
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|-
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| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X     <!-- ✓ -->
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| _ || _ || _ || ✓ || ✓ || _     <!-- ✓ -->
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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|-
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| 1,555 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || 470 || 463 || ~12 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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|-
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| < 680 || < 750 || < 700 || -
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| < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || -
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine
 
! colspan="3" | Engine
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! colspan="5" | Aircraft mass
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! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
 
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
 
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
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! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel)
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! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 
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|-
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| colspan="2" | General Electric F110-GE-129 || 1
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| colspan="2" | _____ || _
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| colspan="2" | 9,070 kg || colspan="3" | 441 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
 
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross<br>Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
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! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross<br>Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
 
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
 
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
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! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 42m fuel
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
 
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| 1,805 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan
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| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
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| 10,044 kg || 10,606 kg || 11,374 kg || 12,317 kg || 17,874 kg
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| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg
 
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
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! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
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! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
 
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! Condition || 100% || WEP
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! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
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! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 42m fuel || MGW
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
 
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| ''Stationary'' || 6,960 kgf || 11,484 kgf
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| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
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| 1.14 || 1.08 || 1.01 || 0.93 || 0.64
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
 
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| ''Optimal'' || 7,241 kgf<br>(1,200 - 1,400 km/h) || 16,488 kgf<br>(1,200 km/h)
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| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h)
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| 1.64 || 1.55 || 1.45 || 1.34 || 0.92
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
 
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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The F-16C has no armour and, as such, lackluster survivability. The aircraft's inherent instability is exacerbated with damage, as well; it is very hard to fly if you lose a wing or your tail, and even minor airframe damage can cause the jet to enter a flatspin, or at the very least hinder its maneuverability.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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| rowspan="20" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
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| rowspan="21" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-16C.png]]</div>
 
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! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
 
! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
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| || || 3* || 3, 6 || || || 3, 6 || 3* || ||
 
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! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
 
! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
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| || || 3 || 3, 6 || || || 3, 6 || 3 || ||
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| || || 3* || 3, 6 || || || 3, 6 || 3* || ||
 
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! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
 
! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
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| || || 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1 || ||
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| || || 1* || 1 || || || 1 || 1* || ||
 
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! [[LDGP Mk 84 Air (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air]] bombs
 
! [[LDGP Mk 84 Air (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air]] bombs
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| || || 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1 || ||
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| || || 1* || 1 || || || 1 || 1* || ||
 
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|-
 
! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
 
! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
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| || || 2*<sup>†</sup> || || || || || 2*<sup>†</sup> || ||
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! [[GBU-24 Paveway III (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III]] bombs
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| || || 1*<sup>†</sup> || 1<sup>†</sup> || || || 1<sup>†</sup> || 1*<sup>†</sup> || ||
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! [[GBU-39/B (SDB I) (285 lb)|285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I)]] bombs
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| || || 4* || || || || || 4* || ||
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! [[GBU-38 JDAM (500 lb)|500 lb GBU-38 JDAM]] bombs
 
| || || 2* || || || || || 2* || ||
 
| || || 2* || || || || || 2* || ||
 
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|-
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! [[GBU-24 Paveway III (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III]] bombs
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! [[GBU-31 JDAM (1,970 lb)|1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM]] bombs
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| || || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* || ||
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| || || 1* || || || || || 1* || ||
 
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|-
 
! [[BLU-27/B incendiary]] bombs
 
! [[BLU-27/B incendiary]] bombs
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| || || 2 || 2 || || || 2 || 2 || ||
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| || || 2* || 2 || || || 2 || 2* || ||
 
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! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 
! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
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| 1 || 1 || 1 || || || || || 1 || 1 || 1
 
| 1 || 1 || 1 || || || || || 1 || 1 || 1
 
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! LITENING II targeting pod
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! Countermeasures
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| || || || || 1* || || || || ||
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| || || 90* || || || || || 90* || ||
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! LANTIRN targeting pod
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| || || || || 1<sup>†</sup> || || || || ||
 
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! 300 gal drop tanks
 
! 300 gal drop tanks
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| colspan="11" | Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 2,000 kg
 
| colspan="11" | Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 2,000 kg
 
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 
{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
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* 2 x 370 gal drop tanks + 1 x 300 gal drop tank
 
* 2 x 370 gal drop tanks + 1 x 300 gal drop tank
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* 180 x countermeasures
 
* 2 x AIM-120A missiles + 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
 
* 2 x AIM-120A missiles + 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
 
* 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 
* 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
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* 2 x AGM-65G missiles
 
* 2 x AGM-65G missiles
 
* 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total)
 
* 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total)
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* 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 180 x countermeasures (6,000 lb total)
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* 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (8,000 lb total)
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* 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 180 x countermeasures (8,000 lb total)
 
* 12 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (6,000 lb total)
 
* 12 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (6,000 lb total)
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* 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (8,000 lb total)
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* 12 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs + 180 x countermeasures (6,000 lb total)
 
* 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs (8,000 lb total)
 
* 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs (8,000 lb total)
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* 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs + 180 x countermeasures (8,000 lb total)
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* 8 x 285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I) bombs (2,280 lb total)
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* 8 x 285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I) bombs + 180 x countermeasures (2,280 lb total)
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* 4 x 500 lb GBU-38 JDAM bombs (2,200 lb total)
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* 4 x 500 lb GBU-38 JDAM bombs + 180 x countermeasures (2,200 lb total)
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* 2 x 1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs (3,940 lb total)
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* 2 x 1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs + 180 x countermeasures (3,940 lb total)
 
* 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
 
* 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
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* 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs + 180 x countermeasures (1,108 kg total)
 
* 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs (8,000 lb total)
 
* 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs (8,000 lb total)
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* 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs + 180 x countermeasures (8,000 lb total)
 
* 8 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
 
* 8 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
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* 8 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs + 180 x countermeasures
 
{{Navigation-End}}
 
{{Navigation-End}}
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The F-16C is a purebred squad fighter, performing most efficiently with allied help. A group of 3–4 F-16s is a deadly force to be reckoned with, no matter the enemy. To get the most out of the Block-50, focus on assisting allies and cleaning up baited targets. The F-16 can be a menace by dipping in and out of fights, utilizing its effective HMD to sling AIM-9Ms at slow and distracted opponents. However, due to poor high-speed manoeuvrability, the F-16 should never be found alone, especially by multiple enemies. Poor high-speed agility can reduce responsiveness times for pilots, giving pursuing enemies crucial space for positioning. The F-16 can be easily overwhelmed when outnumbered, so the best way to combat the weakness is to avoid it altogether. By using careful target prioritization, a Block-50 can kill enemies and free up allies for assistance at the same time. Through practice, you will learn your plane by heart, finally unleashing the full potential of this vicious aircraft.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Access to potent AIM-9M missiles with the bonus of a smokeless motor
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* Large CAS capability
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* Access to a LITENING II TGP in contrast to other F-16 variants
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* Manoeuvrability and speed are excellent
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* Large variety of guided ground ordnance
 
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* Better radar than previous F-16s
 
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* Has TWS (Track While Scan)
 
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* Upgraded F110-GE-129 engine with significantly more thrust
 
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* Advanced AN/ALR-56M RWR that can detect a variety of threats
 
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* Access to a voice warning system (Betty)
 
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* Access to a helmet-mounted display (JHMCS) that allows players to obtain and fire missiles off the boresight
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* High fuel consumption
 
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* Worse flight performance than previous F-16s
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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Concluding MSIP III, the Block 40/42 F-16CG/DG "Night Falcon" fleet weighed 3,000+ lbs over the original F-16A/B fleet. Intended to carry more armament than the original A/Bs, the CG/DGs had their airframes strengthened compared to even the fairly recent CD/DDs, and had improved avionics, as the primary intent behind the Night Falcon: LANTIRN integration. While this wasn't as much of a problem for the Block 40s, the Block 42s suffered heavily, still using the F100-PW-220E introduced with the Block 25. These engines still produced roughly the same thrust as the original F100-PW-200s that was featured on the F-16As.
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As a result, the USAF launched the Increased Performance Engine (IPE) program to increase the thrust of the F-16. Pratt & Whitney procured the F100-PW-229, and General Electric procured the F110-GE-129, both rated at 29,000 lb of thrust (129 kN). Both were much more powerful than their predecessors, providing the Block 50/52 fleet much desired thrust. The F110, found in the Block 50, featured a thirty-percent increase in thrust at low altitudes and a ten-percent increase at higher altitudes. The Block 50 also received the Westinghouse APG-68(v)5 radar which had increased reliability and was much faster. The cockpit retained its previous monochrome MFDs and FOV HUD, while having upgraded systems, such as the AN/ALR-56M RWR and AN/ALE-47 countermeasure system. From the Block 50D/52D onwards, the Block 50/52 fleet was unofficially designated the F-16CJ/DJ. These F-16s received the Harm Avionics/Launcher Interface Computer (ALIC), allowing for autonomous employment capability of HARMs, and the integration for AGM-88 HARMs, the Lockheed Martin AN/AAS-35(V) Pave Penny laser spot tracker (also featured on the right hand side of the A-10A's and early A-10C (pre Suite 7, as this was superseded by more system integration)'s nose), and the Texas Instruments (now Raytheon) AN/ASQ-213 Harm Targeting System (HTS). The HTS is mounted on the starboard intake hardpoint, and is able to detect, classify, and range ground radar threats, passing this information to the HARM and cockpit displays. The Block 50 was also capable of using new munitions, such as the AGM-65G Maverick, JDAM munitions, AGM-154 JSOW, AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and PGU-28/B SAPHEI rounds.
 
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The first Block 50 F-16 was delivered to the USAF in November of 1991, and by early 1997, over 300 were delivered to four different customers.
 
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After 2005, the USAF stopped receiving new F-16s, although they continued to upgrade their fleet, as seen with the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP), and Post Block Integration Team (PoBIT).
 
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▄F-16AM
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▄F-16AM

Description

The ▄F-16AM Block 15 MLU Fighting Falcon is a rank French jet fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Seek & Destroy".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at _,___ m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._ ___
Upgraded ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
_ _ _ ✓ ✓ _
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
___ ___ ___ ~__ ~__
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< ___ < ___ < ___ -

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
_____ _ _,___ kg ___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel
___ kg ___ _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
Condition 100% ___%/WEP _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel MGW
Stationary ___ kgf ___ kgf _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
Optimal ___ kgf
(_ km/h) 		___ kgf
(_ km/h) 		_.__ _.__ _.__ _.__

Survivability and 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.

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs) EEGS
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Offensive armament

Main article: M61A1 (20 mm)

The F-16AM (France) is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)
  • 120 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The F-16AM (France) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Hardpoints F-16C.png
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs 3* 3, 6 3, 6 3*
500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs 3* 3, 6 3, 6 3*
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs 1* 1 1 1*
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs 1* 1 1 1*
277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs 2*† 2*†
2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs 1*† 1† 1† 1*†
285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I) bombs 4* 4*
500 lb GBU-38 JDAM bombs 2* 2*
1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs 1* 1*
BLU-27/B incendiary bombs 2* 2 2 2*
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets 57 57
Hydra-70 M247 rockets 19 19
AGM-65D missiles 1, 3 1, 3
AGM-65G missiles 1 1
AIM-7M Sparrow missiles 1 1
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
AIM-120A missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
Countermeasures 90* 90*
LANTIRN targeting pod 1†
300 gal drop tanks 1
370 gal drop tanks 1 1
Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 2,000 kg
* Countermeasures can be equipped with bombs on the same hardpoint
† The LANTIRN pod must be equipped when carrying guided bombs
Default weapon presets
  • 2 x 370 gal drop tanks + 1 x 300 gal drop tank
  • 180 x countermeasures
  • 2 x AIM-120A missiles + 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
  • 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
  • 6 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
  • 2 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles
  • 6 x AIM-120A missiles
  • 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x AGM-65D missiles
  • 6 x AGM-65D missiles
  • 2 x AGM-65G missiles
  • 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total)
  • 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 180 x countermeasures (6,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (8,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 180 x countermeasures (8,000 lb total)
  • 12 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (6,000 lb total)
  • 12 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs + 180 x countermeasures (6,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs (8,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs + 180 x countermeasures (8,000 lb total)
  • 8 x 285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I) bombs (2,280 lb total)
  • 8 x 285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I) bombs + 180 x countermeasures (2,280 lb total)
  • 4 x 500 lb GBU-38 JDAM bombs (2,200 lb total)
  • 4 x 500 lb GBU-38 JDAM bombs + 180 x countermeasures (2,200 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs (3,940 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs + 180 x countermeasures (3,940 lb total)
  • 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
  • 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs + 180 x countermeasures (1,108 kg total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs (8,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs + 180 x countermeasures (8,000 lb total)
  • 8 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
  • 8 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs + 180 x countermeasures

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Large CAS capability
  • Manoeuvrability and speed are excellent

Cons:

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

External links


Belgian Limited Company of Aeronautical Constructions (SABCA)
Jet Fighters  ▄Mirage 5BA*
  ▄F-104G*
  ▄F-16A* · ▄F-16AM*
  * Licensed Production / Variants
See also  Dassault · Lockheed · General Dynamics

France jet aircraft
Fighters  M.D.450B Ouragan · M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.452 IIA · M.D.452 IIC · Mystere IVA · Super Mystere B2
  ▄F-86K · ▄F-100D · ▄F-8E(FN)
  Mirage IIIC · Mirage IIIE · Milan · Mirage 5F · Mirage 2000C-S4 · Mirage 2000C-S5 · Mirage 2000-5F · Mirage 4000
  Mirage F1C · Mirage F1C-200 · Mirage F1CT
Strike aircraft  ▄F-84F · F-84F IAF · ▄F-84G-26-RE
  Etendard IVM · Super Etendard · Alpha Jet E
  Jaguar A · Jaguar E · Mirage 2000D-R1 · Mirage 2000D-RMV
Bombers  S.O.4050 Vautour IIA · Vautour IIA IDF/AF · S.O.4050 Vautour IIB · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN (late)
Belgium  ▄Meteor F Mk.8 · ▄Mirage 5BA · ▄F-104G · ▄F-16A · ▄F-16AM
Netherlands  ◘Sea Hawk Mk.50 · ◘Hunter F.6

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