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The Block 60 F-16 retains the full armament capability of the Block 50's and adds several new capabilities. The Block 60's basic design and weapon interfaces are compatible with projected future weapons including new air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).

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The implementation of the MSIP Stage II changes in the F-16 production line, resulted in the second generation of F-16 aircraft. Starting with Block 25, the F-16C and F-16D (as the one-seat and two-seat variants were designated) featured several improvements:

This handbook is the primary F-16 fighter fundamentals reference document for Air Combat Command (ACC), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), Air Force Reserve (USAFR), Air National Guard (ANG), and Air …

Mar 19, 2025 - The F-16 Fighting Falcon is now set to gain a powerful new weapon in its arsenal—the AGM-158C LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile). This capability will significantly enhance the aircraft’s ability to engage naval threats at extended ranges, positioning the F-16 as a more viable platform for maritime strike operations.

The F-16 has been in nearly continuous production since 1979, spanning more than 30 years. Three distinct phases can be distinguished: prototypes and FSD aircraft were built from 1974 till 1978; volume production started in 1978, tapering off by 2001; a second volume production run started in 2002 and continuing till today.

The F-16 was designed as a light and highly maneuverable aircraft that could withstand 9G and last for a minimum of 8,000 flight hours. All data is recorded in a load spectrum that specifies the use of the aircraft (i.e. type of missions), aircraft load and predicted number of landings.

The F-16 Block 70/72, often known as the F-16V, is a modernized version of the renowned F-16 multirole fighter. This modernized variant, developed by Lockheed Martin, contains cutting-edge technologies and modifications to preserve its function as a versatile and capable fighter plane.

The four original European customers of the F-16 are now upgrading their F-16 Block 15's in the MLU program, whilst several other countries are also considering this upgrade. Other upgrades are provided by Israel and Singapore , who developed their …