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F-16 development summary
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F-16 variants overview:
The Initial F-16A/B:
* AN/APG-66 pulse-Doppler fire-control radar
* F100-PW-200 turbofan, rated at 12,240 lb.s.t. dry, 14,670 lb.s.t. full military, and 23,830 lb.s.t. with afterburning.
* Singer-Kearfott SKN-2400 INS, UHV/VHF comms suite, ILS, TACAN, a Dalmo Victor AN/ALR-69 RWR, GEC Marconi Avionics HUD and a Sperry central air data computer.
F-16A/B Block 15
* AN/APG-66 radar provided with track-while-scan mode for greater air defense capability.
* Have Quick I secure UHF radios.
* Structural strengthening to allow an extra 1000 pounds of ordnance to be carried on the underwing points.
F-16A/B Block 15 OCU (later upgrade)
* Provisions for AIM-120 AMRAAM.
* Penguin Mk2 anti ship missile.
* Enlarged HUD from F-16C/D, data transfer unit, AN/APX-101 IFF, Tracor AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser and provisions for the AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod.
* More reliable F100-PW-220 turbofan.
F-16C/D Block 25
* AN/APG-68(V) radar, offering increased range, expanded operating modes, improved ECCM capability and sharper resolution.
* Beyond-visible-range capability has been added in the form of a high-PRF track mode to provide continuous-wave (CW) illumination for guidance of the AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active radar homing missile.
* Glass cockpit, featuring two MFD's and a GEC Marconi Avionics wide-angle holographic HUD.
* MIL STD-1760 data bus/weapons interface allowing the use of AGM-65D Maverick and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
* More reliable F100-PW-220 turbofan.
F-16C/D Block 30/32
* F100-PW-220 turbofan, rated at 14,590 lb.s.t. dry and 23,770 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 32).
* F110-GE-100 turbofan, rated at 17,155 lb.s.t. dry and 28,984 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 30).
* Inlet treated with radar absorbing material (RAM) coating.
* Multi-target capability for the AIM-120.
* Provisions to fire the AGM-45 Shrike and AGM-88 HARM.
F-16C/D Block 40/42 "Night Falcon"
* LANTIRN navigation and targeting pods ( AAQ-13 and AAQ-14).
* APG-68V(5) radar.
* GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation receiver.
* ALE-47 decoy launchers.
* GBU-10, GBU-12, GBU-24 Paveway family of laser-guided bombs as well as the GBU-15 glide bomb.
F-16C/D Block 50/52
* F100-PW-229 turbofan, rated at 17,000 lb.s.t. dry and 28,500 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 52).
* F110-GE-129 turbofan, rated at 17,155 lb.s.t. dry and 28,984 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 50).
* AN/ALR-56M advanced RWR.
* AN/ALE-47 threat adaptive countermeasure system.
* advanced IFF interrogator.
* MIL-STD-1760 data bus for programming new-generation PGMs.
* JDAM, AGM-154A/B JSOW and AGM-84 Harpoon integration.
F-16C/D Block 50/52 Plus
* APG-68(V)9 radar which provides 30% increase in detection range, SAR mode with 2 feet resolution and other improvements.
* Conformal fuel tanks.
* 600 gallon external fuel tanks.
* Adverse weather delivery of the JDAM (tail unit containing a SAR radar, providing guidance to 1,000lbs Mk.83, 2,000lbs Mk.84).
F-16E/F Block 60
* F110-GE-132 turbofan, rated at 19,000 lb.s.t. dry and 32,500 lb.s.t. with afterburning.
* AN/APG-80 AESA radar.
* AN/AAQ-32 Internal FLIR Targeting System (IFTS).
* AN/AAQ-33 Sniper XR targeting pod.
* ALQ-165 electronic countermeasures system.
The Initial F-16A/B:
* AN/APG-66 pulse-Doppler fire-control radar
* F100-PW-200 turbofan, rated at 12,240 lb.s.t. dry, 14,670 lb.s.t. full military, and 23,830 lb.s.t. with afterburning.
* Singer-Kearfott SKN-2400 INS, UHV/VHF comms suite, ILS, TACAN, a Dalmo Victor AN/ALR-69 RWR, GEC Marconi Avionics HUD and a Sperry central air data computer.
F-16A/B Block 15
* AN/APG-66 radar provided with track-while-scan mode for greater air defense capability.
* Have Quick I secure UHF radios.
* Structural strengthening to allow an extra 1000 pounds of ordnance to be carried on the underwing points.
F-16A/B Block 15 OCU (later upgrade)
* Provisions for AIM-120 AMRAAM.
* Penguin Mk2 anti ship missile.
* Enlarged HUD from F-16C/D, data transfer unit, AN/APX-101 IFF, Tracor AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser and provisions for the AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod.
* More reliable F100-PW-220 turbofan.
F-16C/D Block 25
* AN/APG-68(V) radar, offering increased range, expanded operating modes, improved ECCM capability and sharper resolution.
* Beyond-visible-range capability has been added in the form of a high-PRF track mode to provide continuous-wave (CW) illumination for guidance of the AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active radar homing missile.
* Glass cockpit, featuring two MFD's and a GEC Marconi Avionics wide-angle holographic HUD.
* MIL STD-1760 data bus/weapons interface allowing the use of AGM-65D Maverick and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
* More reliable F100-PW-220 turbofan.
F-16C/D Block 30/32
* F100-PW-220 turbofan, rated at 14,590 lb.s.t. dry and 23,770 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 32).
* F110-GE-100 turbofan, rated at 17,155 lb.s.t. dry and 28,984 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 30).
* Inlet treated with radar absorbing material (RAM) coating.
* Multi-target capability for the AIM-120.
* Provisions to fire the AGM-45 Shrike and AGM-88 HARM.
F-16C/D Block 40/42 "Night Falcon"
* LANTIRN navigation and targeting pods ( AAQ-13 and AAQ-14).
* APG-68V(5) radar.
* GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation receiver.
* ALE-47 decoy launchers.
* GBU-10, GBU-12, GBU-24 Paveway family of laser-guided bombs as well as the GBU-15 glide bomb.
F-16C/D Block 50/52
* F100-PW-229 turbofan, rated at 17,000 lb.s.t. dry and 28,500 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 52).
* F110-GE-129 turbofan, rated at 17,155 lb.s.t. dry and 28,984 lb.s.t. with afterburning (block 50).
* AN/ALR-56M advanced RWR.
* AN/ALE-47 threat adaptive countermeasure system.
* advanced IFF interrogator.
* MIL-STD-1760 data bus for programming new-generation PGMs.
* JDAM, AGM-154A/B JSOW and AGM-84 Harpoon integration.
F-16C/D Block 50/52 Plus
* APG-68(V)9 radar which provides 30% increase in detection range, SAR mode with 2 feet resolution and other improvements.
* Conformal fuel tanks.
* 600 gallon external fuel tanks.
* Adverse weather delivery of the JDAM (tail unit containing a SAR radar, providing guidance to 1,000lbs Mk.83, 2,000lbs Mk.84).
F-16E/F Block 60
* F110-GE-132 turbofan, rated at 19,000 lb.s.t. dry and 32,500 lb.s.t. with afterburning.
* AN/APG-80 AESA radar.
* AN/AAQ-32 Internal FLIR Targeting System (IFTS).
* AN/AAQ-33 Sniper XR targeting pod.
* ALQ-165 electronic countermeasures system.
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F-16XL had 5731 kg of internal fuel compare to 4634 kg for F-16 with CFT (which seriously increase drug).
Empty weight just slightly more - 9988 kg vs. 9208 kg for block 52+.
Wing area - 58.8 m2 vs. 27.87 m2.
High swept wing allowed much smoother ride at high speeds and low altitudes.
