QF-16
QF-16
Target Drones
Basic Information
Name
QF-16
Designation
QF-16
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Target Drones
Manufacturer
Boeing, BAE Systems
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The QF-16 is a Full Scale Aerial Target designed to replace the QF-4 fleet operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) beginning in 2014. In March 2010, the USAF selected Boeing to convert up to 126 retired/surplus F-16A/C aircraft into QF-16 drones. These drones will be employed to test newly developed weapons and tactics playing the role of potential adversaries within a controlled range. They will be able to fly either manned or unmanned.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Target Drones
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Boeing*, BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2015
First Flight
May 10, 2012
Total Production
126
Unitary Cost
USD $20.0 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
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
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000540
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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