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  "id": "f-16c",
  "name": "F-16C (Block 52)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "Multirole fighter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1984,
  "operators": [
    "ARE",
    "BEL",
    "BHR",
    "CHL",
    "DNK",
    "EGY",
    "GRC",
    "IDN",
    "IRQ",
    "ISR",
    "JOR",
    "KOR",
    "MAR",
    "NLD",
    "NOR",
    "OMN",
    "POL",
    "PRT",
    "ROU",
    "SGP",
    "THA",
    "TUR",
    "UKR",
    "USA",
    "VEN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 26,
  "summary": "F-16C/D The F-16C (single seat) and F-16D (two seats) variants entered production in 1984. The first C/D version was the Block 25 with improved cockpit avionics and radar which added all-weather capability with beyond-visual-range (BVR) AIM-7 and AIM-120 air-air missiles.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "General Dynamics Lockheed Martin",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 1,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hardpoints",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 × wing-tip air-to-air missile launch rails, 6 × under-wing, and 3 × under-fuselage pylon (2 of 3 for sensors) stations with a capacity of up to 7,700 kg of…",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 15.03,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 9.45,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 5.09,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing area",
      "section": "dims",
      "v": "27.87 m sq",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "1 x Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-229",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "17,800 lbf (79 kN) thrust dry, 29,160 lbf (129.7 kN) with afterburner",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_mach",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 18300,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Ferry range",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "4,215 km",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire Control Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Northrop Grumman APG-68(V)XM",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Target and Navigation Pods",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "AN/AQS-213 HARM targeting system; Lockheed Martin Sharpshooter; Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-13/14 LANTIRN; Pathfinder; Rafael Litening II; GEC Marconi Atlantic FLIR",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radar Warning System",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "AN/ALR-69; AN/ALR-65M",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "EW countermeasures",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Jammer Pods:",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chaff / flares",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "AN/ALQ-119; AN/ALQ-131; AN/ALQ-165; AN/ALQ-184; AN/ALQ-162; Litton ASPIS; Dassault Electronique Carapace; Elisra SPS 3000; Rapport III",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Pylons: wingtip rails",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 x stations, 318 kg each, AAMs only",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Pylons: middle wing",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 x stations, 1,588 kg each",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Pylons: indoor wing",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 x stations, 2,041 kg each",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Pylons: inlet",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 x stations, 250 kg each for EW or navigation/targeting pods",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Pylons: centerline",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "1 x hardpoint, 998 kg",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "v": "1 x M61 Vulcan",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "1 x M61 Vulcan",
      "role": "Rotary Cannon",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Rotary Cannon",
        "Caliber": "20 mm",
        "Rate of fire": "6,000 rounds per minute"
      },
      "qty": "515 Rounds"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Note",
      "text": "F-16 models are denoted by increasing block numbers to denote upgrades. The blocks cover both single- and two-seat versions. A variety of software, hardware, systems, weapons compatibility, and structural enhancements have been instituted over the years to…",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16A/B",
      "text": "The F-16A (single seat) and F-16B (two seats) were initial production variants. These variants include the Block 1, 5, 10, and 20 versions. Block 15 was the first major change to the F-16 with larger horizontal stabilizers.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16C/D",
      "text": "The F-16C (single seat) and F-16D (two seat) variants entered production in 1984. The first C/D version was the Block 25 with improved cockpit avionics and radar which added all-weather capability with beyond-visual-range (BVR) AIM-7 and AIM-120 air-air…",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16E/F",
      "text": "The F-16E (single seat) and F-16F (two seat) are newer F-16 Block 60 variants based on the F-16C/D Block 50/52. The United Arab Emirates invested heavily in its development.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16IN",
      "text": "For the Indian MRCA competition for the Indian Air Force, Lockheed Martin offered the F-16IN Super Viper.[195] The F-16IN is based on the F-16E/F Block 60 and features conformal fuel tanks; AN/APG-80 AESA radar, GE F110-GE-132A engine with FADEC controls…",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16IQ",
      "text": "In September 2010, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informed the United States Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale of 18 F-16IQ aircraft along with the associated equipment and services to the newly reformed Iraqi Air Force.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16N",
      "text": "The F-16N was an adversary aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy. It is based on the standard F-16C/D Block 30 and is powered by the General Electric F110-GE-100 engine, and is capable of super cruise.",
      "src": [
        "weg-f-16c"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "F-16V",
      "text": "At the 2012 Singapore Air Show Lockheed Martin unveiled plans for the new F-16V variant with the V suffix for its Viper nickname. It features an AN/APG-83 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, a new mission computer and electronic warfare suite…",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "fighter",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/f-16c.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-f-16c": {
      "title": "F-16C (Block 52) American Multirole Fighter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/F-16C_Block_52_American_Multirole_Fighter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}