The f 20 also offered the ability to fire the beyondvisualrange aim 7 sparrow missile, a capability that the f 16 lacked at that time, and did not gain until the f 16a b block 15 adf version in february 1989. The latest version of the f 16a with some components from the block 50 including improved computers and color displays. On october 7, 2000, f 16a 6630 of the 22nd tfs455th tfw for the first time shot an agm65b scene mag maverick missile at an simulated target. General dynamics f 16 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low poly, animated, rigged, game, and vr options. F 16a fighting falcon simple air to air air to ground.
In addition, export f 16 customers such as bahrain and egypt can carry and launch sparrow missiles. F 16a mlu m4 fighting falcon of the royal danish air force. Philip avonds scale jets f 16a f 16 pnp hotshots plan rc f 16 related keywords suggestions plan rc f 16 rc plane f16 depron polyfoam homemade with papercraft plans. The block 15 introduced large horizontal stabilizers with a 30% increase. General dynamics f16 3d models for download turbosquid. In 2003 the italian air force aeronautica militare italiana leased 34 f 16a b mostly block 15 adf variants as a stopgap solution until delivery of the eurofighter typhoon in 201012. More about the general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon jet. Has the ability to carry aim 7 sparrow, aim 120 amraam and agm84 harpoon. This change clarifies the use of stepdown fixes on. We dont have any change log information yet for version 8. Simply place the folders into your dcs worldmodsaircraft folder and youre done.
The f 16b, a twoseat model, has tandem cockpits that are about the same size as the one in the a model. Aim 07 sparrow, aim 9 sidewinder, aim 120 amraam, aim 2 asraam exocet am39, python5 cruiser missile. Air defense fighter upgrade program of block 15 for us air national guard with the ability to carry the aim 7 sparrow. In late 1986 the usaf decided to convert a number of block 15 f 16a b to air defence fighter to be used by the air national guard, and perform interception missions, thus becoming the first line of defence of north america against enemy long range bombers. Whether youre sending ims, sharing photos or doing a voice chat we want to make it better. The mlu m4 updates introduces a software tape enabling the aircraft to carry and deliver the latest air to ground munitions like the jdam. In addition to the already advanced and highly capable aim 120 amraam, the super agile irist short range airtoair missile has been introduced. Alq 1 ecm, an aaq 14 lantirn, an alq 184, sniper xratp, drop tank lau1 a, zuni mk16 see facepunch thread. European schuko cee74 type e, f, eu116r 16a 230v, italian, italy, chile type l, cei 2350 s17 cei 2316 it110rit216r rcborcd gfci power outlet, 10 ma, trip, 5060hz. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikipedia. F 16a b the f 16a single seat and f 16b two seat were initial production variants. General dynamicslockheedmartin f16 fighting falcon variants. Actual conversion of the adf f 16s completed in early 1992 was undertaken by usafs odgen air material area at hill afm, utah, with general dynamics.
It is the most numerous of all f 16 variants with 475 produced. The apg66 radar of the f 16a b was optimized for the intercept and dogfight role though the only airtoair missile capability was the aim 9 sidewinder. The f 14a with this mod can equip aim 7s in place of the aim 54cs which i couldnt seem to get to work. You must unbind the cannons from the f 117a, b1b, b52h, c17a, and cj. Aim7 sparrow november 2006 aim 7 separation firings were scheduled to take place in the f 16a b air defense fighter test program. Peace atlantis i 1994 20 f 16a b block 15ocu, peace atlantis ii 1999. An aim 7 sparrow missile is launched for the first time from an f 16c following successful f 16a testing. The first cd version was the block 25 with improved cockpit avionics and radar which added allweather capability with beyondvisualrange bvr aim 7 and aim 120 airair missiles. The aim 7 sparrow is an american, mediumrange semiactive radar homing airtoair missile operated by the united states air force, united states navy, and united states marine corps, as well as other various air forces and navies. Ami f16a block 15 air defense fighter adf thirdwire. Block 15 was the first major change to the f 16 with larger horizontal stabilizers. The aircraft were equipped to carry 600 us gallon 2,271 liter external drop tanks, and to carry 6 bvr missiles such as the aim 7 sparrow or aim 120 amraam.
This aircraft paper model is a general dynamics now lockheed martin f 16 fighting falcon fighter, the papercraft was created by gahm. General dynamics f 16 fighting falcon fighter free aircraft paper model and f 16 fighting falcon fighter ver. Third wire f 16a cockpit and avionics modified to include the real world adf upgrade aim 7 120. Besides, the f 16a b is able to carry the aim 9 sidewinder missile while the f 16cd can be armed with the mediumrange aim 120 amraam missile. On may 23, 2000, f 16b 6816 of the 23rd tfs455th tfw fired an aim 7m at an mqm107 target drone. The aim7 sparrow is a supersonic, mediumrange, airtoair missile. This marks the first firing of the aim 7m by the rocaf. These variants include the block 1, 5, 10 and 20 versions. Origin usa type singleseat aircombat and multirole fighter max speed 1,146 kt 1,320 mph max range 3,886 km 2,415 miles dimensions span 10. The canopies of production f 16a b aircraft were clear, though the introduction of the goldtinted canopies with the f 16cd designed to reduce the aircrafts radar crosssection, gold. Cbu94 blackoutbomb, cbu100 clusterbomb gbu12 pavewayii, gbu32 jdam, mk82 pods and others. The aircraft were modified to carry long range airtoair missiles such as the aim 7 sparrow.
The c17a, cj, f 5e, f 14a, f 16a, f a18c, and mirage 20005 require flaming cliffs 3 to function. The first successful launch of a sparrow took place in february 1989. For the coolest part i think anyway, the tornado gr4 and tornado ids are sead capable using their respective. Accepts type e, f european german schuko cee7, cee 7 4, cee 7 7. The f 16 air defense fighter adf was a special variant of the block 15 optimized for the united states air national guards fighter interception mission.
It added allweather capability with beyondvisualrange bvr aim 7 and aim. The f16a block 15 is a singleengine, single seat supersonic multirole fighter developed by general dynamics for the united states air force under the lightweight fighter program. Airtoair missiles aim 9, aim 7, aim 120, aim 2, magic ii, mica. Specialized f 16a b aircraft serving with air defense units of the air national guard could carry and launch the aim 7 sparrow missile from the middle underwing hardpoints. The next generation f16 production and retrofit configuration. The republic of china taiwan received 150 f 16a b block 20 aircraft. Following are the different weapons and stores fuel tanks and ecm pods that can be load on f 16. To deliver precision guided munitions the falcon can accommodate the lantirn targetingnavigation pod system, as well as the litening and the most recent sniper xr. The f 16a, a singleseat model, first flew in december 1976. All government organizations are responsible for viewing, download ing, and.
The sparrow completed its certification tests for the f 16c in june 1989. The f 16 was to be configured to carry two aim 7 and two aim 9 missiles, and there is room for four additional aim 9s on the outer stations. Aim p703 vesa mounting kit aim p704 active stylus aim p705a0 10in1 pogo pin multiple charging station aim p706 lightweight desktop kickstand 1702002605 aim p701p705 power cord 2p france 10a 16a 220v 1. What are the deference between f16ab, f16cd and f16ef. Aim7 sparrow archived 112007 forecast international. The f 16c single seat and f 16d two seat variants entered production in 1984. In the mid1970s, it was recognized that the aim7 sparrow would be in urgent need of replacement in the. F15 fires live aim7 from base inventory tyndall air force base. As far as i know the f 16a block 1 had an increased wing area to retain manoeuvrability with a bomb load and become a true multi role fighter had a few more hardpoints as well.
F 16c block 50 currently in production final 3 aircraft ordered in fy1998 15 aircraft to be delivered after 01 jan 99 2216 us aircraft delivered march 2001 final aircraft. Its bubble canopy extends to cover the second cockpit. It is called the aim 7 aim 120 radar rail launcher, it is a dual rail launcher designed to launch either the aim 7 or the aim 120 missile. These are mainly an allied nation launcher these days, as i stated eariler, i think there is only 1 unit left in the usaf ang. Four aim7 sparrow missiles from the tyndall afb inventory were fired july 19 by an f15 pilot as part of the weapons systems evaluation program here. Team viper effects, sounds, fuel tanks and weapons. It involved teams of f 14s and f 15s flying over 3,000 sorties against nellis based f 5s. A portuguese air force f 16a outfitted with aim 9 sidewinder missiles, analq1 ecm pod, and external fuel tanks. Sparrow and its derivatives were the wests principal beyond visual range bvr airtoair missile from the late 1950s until the 1990s. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
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