F-16C Block 52

Multi-Role Fighters

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Basic Information

Name

F-16C Block 52

Designation

F-16C Block 52

Alternate Designation

F-16 Peace Sky, F-16C Block 52+, F-16C Block 52M (Pakistan), F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16CJ, F-16IQ (Iraqi Air Force), KF-16, Peace Drive I (Pakistan), Peace Vector VII (Egypt)

Equipment Type

Multi-Role Fighters

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Date of Introduction

1994

Description

The single seat Block 52 F-16C, also known as F-16CJ, is a Block 42 follow-on with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. The US Air Force has integrated the HTS pod in some F-16CJs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the HARM missile. The Block 52 F-16C was deployed in 1991. The US Air Force Block 52 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, and AGM-158. The US Air Force expects the F-16CJ to remain in service until 2025. Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014. The governments of Greece and the United States signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the sale of 30 F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft to Greece on December 13, 2005. The agreement valued at $2 billion also included an option for an additional 10 F-16s. The Hellenic Air Force was expected to use the 20 single-seat F-16Cs and 10 two-seat F-16Ds to supplement its existing F-16 fleet. Final delivery to the Greek Air Force was scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 1

Max Speed 2512.8 km/h

Range 1600.0 km

Service Ceiling 15250 m

Wingspan 10.00 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group Multi-Role Fighters

Status Active

Also Known As F-16 Peace Sky, F-16C Block 52+, F-16C Block 52M (Pakistan), F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16CJ, F-16IQ (Iraqi Air Force), KF-16, Peace Drive I (Pakistan), Peace Vector VII (Egypt)

Origin United States of America

Contractor Lockheed Martin

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1994

Total Production ?

Unitary Cost USD $34 million

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 1

Number of Engines 1

Dimensions — Height 4.9 meter

Dimensions — Length 15.1 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 20 millimeter

Dimensions — Wingspan 10.0 meter

Mass — Empty Weight 6,800 kilogram

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 29,100 pound

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 17,010 kilogram

Mass — Payload 5,400 kilogram

Performance — Ceiling 15,250 meter

Performance — Max Range 1,600 kilometer

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 698 mps

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120B AMRAAM

Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-9M-9 Sidewinder

Item 3 Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88D HARM

Item 4 Bombs: GBU-10 Paveway II

Item 5 Bombs: GBU-12 Paveway II

Item 6 Bombs: GBU-16 Paveway II

Item 7 Bombs: GBU-24 Paveway III

Item 8 Bombs: GBU-27 Paveway III

Item 9 Bombs: GBU-31 JDAM

Item 10 Bombs: GBU-32 JDAM

Item 11 Bombs: GBU-35 JDAM

Item 12 Bombs: GBU-38 JDAM

Item 13 Cruise Missiles: AGM-158A JASSM

Item 14 Standoff Weapons: AGM-154A JSOW

Item 15 Standoff Weapons: AGM-154B JSOW

Item 16 Standoff Weapons: AGM-154C JSOW

Item 17 Standoff Weapons: AGM-65G Maverick

Item 18 Standoff Weapons: AGM-65H Maverick

Item 19 Standoff Weapons: AGM-65K Maverick

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

Dimensions

Length

15.1 m

Width

10 m

Height

4.9 m

Weight

17010 kg

Related Equipment (1)

Variant of

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Multi-Role FightersUnited States

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Operators (9)

United States

South Korea

Poland

Pakistan

Egypt

Greece

Iraq

Morocco

Singapore

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