KF-16

Multi-Role Fighters

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Basic Information

Name

KF-16

Designation

KF-16

Alternate Designation

KF-16C/D

Equipment Type

Multi-Role Fighters

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman

Date of Introduction

2018

Description

The KF-16 is an upgraded version of the F-16 aircraft managed by BAE Systems and the United States Air Force (USAF). The upgraded version features a variety of enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA), upgraded mission computer, and upgrades to the cockpit. The KF-16 includes all the improvements identified by the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) to fill the gap between current capabilities and those of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. In August 2012, the Republic of Korea (RoK) selected BAE Systems to upgrade the avionics and electronic systems for its fleet of F-16C/D aircraft with more than 130 aircraft involved. In April 2013, the RoK selected the Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR) for 134 aircraft with deliveries due to start in 2016 under a $2.5 billion deal. In January 2014 Raytheon announced that was responsible for the RACR radar, ALR-69A all-digital radar warning receiver, advanced mission computing technology and weapon systems integration for the upgraded KF-16C/D aircraft fleet. In June 2014 BAE Systems started the upgrade work on the first two South Korean F-16C/D Block 52 aircraft. The first upgraded KF-16 is expected to take to the skies in 2016 and enter into service with the RoKAF by 2018. BAE Systems is offering this upgrade to other existing F-16 operators worlwide.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Multi-Role Fighters

Status Active

Also Known As KF-16C/D

Origin United States of America

Contractors Lockheed Martin*, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2018

First Flight 2016

Total Production ?

Unitary Cost USD $18.0 million

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120C AMRAAM (2)

Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder (2)

Item 3 ESM & Warning Systems: AN/ALR-69A (1)

Item 4 Fighter Aircraft Engines: F100-PW-232 (1)

Item 5 Medium Caliber Cannons: M61A1 (1)

Item 6 Radar Systems: RACR (1)

Variants

Variant 1 F-16A Fighting Falcon

Variant 2 F-16B Fighting Falcon

Variant 3 F-16C Block 32

Variant 4 F-16D Block 32

Variant 5 F-16C Block 30

Variant 6 F-16D Block 30

Variant 7 F-16C Block 42

Variant 8 F-16D Block 42

Variant 9 F-16C Block 40

Variant 10 F-16D Block 40

Variant 11 F-16C Block 52

Variant 12 F-16D Block 52

Variant 13 F-16C Block 50

Variant 14 F-16D Block 50

Variant 15 F-16E Desert Falcon

Variant 16 F-16F Desert Falcon

Variant 17 F-16I Soufa

Variant 18 QF-16

Variant 19 KF-16

Variant 20 F-16V

Variant 21 F-16 Ozgur

Variant 22 F-16C Block 70

Variant 23 F-16D Block 70

Variant 24 F-16C Block 72

Variant 25 F-16D Block 72

Details

Country of Origin United States

Category Multirole Aircraft

Air > Multirole Aircraft

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000540

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (1)

South Korea

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