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|code=f_16a_block_10 | |code=f_16a_block_10 | ||
− | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg | + | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}} |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]]. |
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | ||
<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' --> | <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' --> | ||
− | The F-16A | + | The F-16A is famous for its ability to accelerate while going vertically. Its turn rate and thrust are amongst the best in the game. |
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | ||
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 15,240 m) |
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | 1,555 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || | + | | 1,555 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 470 || 463 || ~__ || ~__ |
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ||
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− | | < | + | | < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || N/A |
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| colspan="2" | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 || 1 | | colspan="2" | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 || 1 | ||
− | | colspan="2" | 7,690 kg || colspan="2" | | + | | colspan="2" | 7,690 kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | {{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | ||
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=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="4" | [[Ballistic Computer]] |
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− | ! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) | + | ! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) |
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg) | + | * A choice between two presets: |
− | * 60 x countermeasures | + | ** 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg) |
+ | ** 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon + 60 x countermeasures | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
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+ | {{main|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|GBU-8 (2,000 lb)|AGM-65B|BLU-27/B incendiary}} | ||
+ | {{main|AIM-9J Sidewinder|AIM-9L Sidewinder|FFAR Mighty Mouse}} | ||
− | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets: |
+ | * 1 x 300 gal drop tank | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 6 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 19 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (8,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs | ||
+ | * 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs (8,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
+ | * 6 x AGM-65B missiles | ||
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+ | ==== Custom loadout options ==== | ||
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! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8 !! width="5%" | 9 | ! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8 !! width="5%" | 9 | ||
− | | rowspan=" | + | | rowspan="11" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div> |
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− | ! | + | ! 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs |
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− | ! | + | ! 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs |
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− | ! | + | ! BLU-27/B incendiary bombs |
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− | ! | + | ! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets |
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− | ! | + | ! AGM-65B missiles |
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− | ! | + | ! AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles |
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− | ! | + | ! AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles |
| 1 || 1 || 1 || || || || 1 || 1 || 1 | | 1 || 1 || 1 || || || || 1 || 1 || 1 | ||
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| colspan="10" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 5,420 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 2,000 kg | | colspan="10" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 5,420 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 2,000 kg | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * High | + | * High power-to-weight ratio gives it an incredible acceleration |
− | * Highly manoeuvrable | + | * Highly manoeuvrable at lower speeds |
* Able to carry a drop tank to extend flight time | * Able to carry a drop tank to extend flight time | ||
− | * Access to 6 x AIM-9L | + | * Access to 6 x AIM-9L sidewinder missiles |
− | * Has access to a wide range | + | * Has access to a wide range to air-to-ground loadouts |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Does not have access to SARH missiles, limiting its BVR performance | * Does not have access to SARH missiles, limiting its BVR performance | ||
− | * | + | * Cannot pull tight turns at high speed |
− | + | * High fuel consumption with afterburner | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/8003-development-f-16a-american-fighting-falcon-en|[Devblog] F-16A: American Fighting Falcon]] | * [[wt:en/news/8003-development-f-16a-american-fighting-falcon-en|[Devblog] F-16A: American Fighting Falcon]] | ||
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{{AirManufacturer General Dynamics}} | {{AirManufacturer General Dynamics}} | ||
{{USA jet aircraft}} | {{USA jet aircraft}} |
Revision as of 16:47, 6 January 2023
Contents
Description
The F-16A Block 10 Fighting Falcon is a rank VIII American jet fighter with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators".
General info
Flight performance
The F-16A is famous for its ability to accelerate while going vertically. Its turn rate and thrust are amongst the best in the game.
Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at 15,240 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | ___ | ___ | 15240 | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | ___ |
Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1,555 | 482 | N/A | 470 | 463 | ~__ | ~__ |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< ___ | < ___ | < ___ | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 | 1 | 7,690 kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||
Engine characteristics | Mass with internal fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | ||||
Weight (each) | Type | 8m fuel | 20m fuel | 29m fuel | ||
1,470 kg | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan | 8,662 kg | 9,913 kg | 10,930 kg | 16,849 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | |||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 8m fuel | 20m fuel | 29m fuel | MGW |
Stationary | 6,490 kgf | 8,985 kgf | 1.04 | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.53 |
Optimal | 7,434 kgf (1,555 km/h) |
15,225 kgf (1,400 km/h) |
1.76 | 1.53 | 1.39 | 0.90 |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Ballistic Computer | |||
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CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) |
Offensive armament
The F-16A is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)
- 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon + 60 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The F-16A can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
- 1 x 300 gal drop tank
- 2 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
- 6 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
- 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
- 19 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,500 lb total)
- 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (8,000 lb total)
- 4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
- 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs (8,000 lb total)
- 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
- 6 x AGM-65B missiles
Custom loadout options
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs | 3 | 3, 6 | 1 | 3, 6 | 3 | |||||
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
BLU-27/B incendiary bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | 57 | 57 | ||||||||
AGM-65B missiles | 1, 3 | 1, 3 | ||||||||
AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
300 gal drop tanks | 1 | |||||||||
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 5,420 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 2,000 kg |
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High power-to-weight ratio gives it an incredible acceleration
- Highly manoeuvrable at lower speeds
- Able to carry a drop tank to extend flight time
- Access to 6 x AIM-9L sidewinder missiles
- Has access to a wide range to air-to-ground loadouts
Cons:
- Does not have access to SARH missiles, limiting its BVR performance
- Cannot pull tight turns at high speed
- High fuel consumption with afterburner
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===
, also if applicable).
Media
- Videos
See also
- Related development
External links
General Dynamics Corporation | |
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Jet Fighters | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
Strike Aircraft | F-111A |
Export | Netz · Barak II · ▄F-16A ADF · ␗F-16A MLU · F-16AJ |
USA jet aircraft | |
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Fighters | |
F-4 | F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II |
F-5 | F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A |
F-8 | F8U-2 · F-8E |
F-80 | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
F-84 | F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE |
F-86 | F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35 |
F-89 | F-89B · F-89D |
F-100 | F-100D |
F-104 | F-104A · F-104C |
F-14 | F-14A Early · F-14B |
F-15 | F-15A |
F-16 | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
F9F | F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8 |
Other | P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1 |
Strike Aircraft | |
FJ-4 | FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232 |
A-4 | A-4B · A-4E Early |
A-6 | A-6E TRAM |
A-7 | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
AV-8 | AV-8A · AV-8C |
A-10 | A-10A · A-10A Late |
B-57 | B-57A · B-57B |
F-105 | F-105D |
F-111 | F-111A |