F-16V

Multi-Role Fighters

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Basic Information

Name

F-16V

Designation

F-16V

Alternate Designation

CAPES, Combat Avionics Programmed Extension Suite

Equipment Type

Multi-Role Fighters

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman

Date of Introduction

2018

Description

The F-16V is an upgraded version of the F-16 aircraft unveiled by Lockheed Martin at the Singapore Airshow on February 15, 2012. The V designation derives from the Viper nickname assigned by the F-16 pilots since its inception in the late 1970s. The new version features a variety of enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA), upgraded mission computer, and upgrades to the cockpit. The F-16V includes all the improvements identified by the United States Air Force to fill the gap between current capabilities and those of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The US Air Force plans call for the upgrade of 300+ existing F-16C/D jets before 2020. By mid-2013, the plans call for the upgrade of roughly 200 Block 50 aircraft. Taiwan will upgrade 144 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft to the V configuration as the launch customer.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 1

Overview (Deagel)

Group Multi-Role Fighters

Status Active

Also Known As CAPES, Combat Avionics Programmed Extension Suite

Origin United States of America

Contractors Lockheed Martin*, Northrop Grumman

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) October 2018

First Flight October 16, 2015

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 1

Number of Engines 1

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120C AMRAAM (4)

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

Item 3 Helmets: JHMCS

Item 4 Jamming Systems: AN/ALQ-184(V)9 (1)

Item 5 Jamming Systems: AN/ALQ-211 SIRFC (1)

Item 6 Jamming Systems: AN/ALQ-213 (1)

Item 7 Medium Caliber Cannons: M61A1 (1)

Item 8 Optronic Systems: DB-110 (1)

Item 9 Optronic Systems: LANTIRN (1)

Item 10 Optronic Systems: PANTERA (1)

Item 11 Radar Systems: AN/APG-83 SABR (1)

Item 12 Radar Systems: AN/ASQ-236 Dragon's Eye (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

Related Equipment (1)

Variant of

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Multi-Role FightersUnited States

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Operators (5)

United States

Poland

Greece

Singapore

Taiwan

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