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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]]. |
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 1 x 20 mm JM61A1 cannon, | + | * A choice between two presets: |
− | * 60 x countermeasures | + | ** 1 x 20 mm JM61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg) |
+ | ** 1 x 20 mm JM61A1 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)|FFAR Mighty Mouse}} | ||
+ | {{main|AGM-65B|AIM-7F Sparrow|AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9P Sidewinder}} | ||
− | 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-9P Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 6 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-7F Sparrow 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) | ||
+ | * 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
+ | * 6 x AGM-65B missiles | ||
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+ | ==== Custom loadout options ==== | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* Excellent acceleration and climb rate at any speed and highly manoeuvrable at low to medium speeds | * Excellent acceleration and climb rate at any speed and highly manoeuvrable at low to medium speeds | ||
− | * Excellent 20 mm Vulcan cannon, with high precision, fire rate | + | * Excellent 20 mm Vulcan cannon, with a high precision, fire rate and damage |
* Able to carry a drop tank to increase flight time | * Able to carry a drop tank to increase flight time | ||
− | * | + | * Capable of carry 6 powerful air-to-air missiles, such as 6 x [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] or mixed with 2 x [[AIM-7F Sparrow|AIM-7F]] |
* 360° unobstructed bubble canopy perfect for simulator battles | * 360° unobstructed bubble canopy perfect for simulator battles | ||
* Capable of carrying an extremely diverse wide range of bombs, rockets and AGM-65Bs | * Capable of carrying an extremely diverse wide range of bombs, rockets and AGM-65Bs | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
+ | * As the airframe is based on the earlier F-16A models, the elevator is significantly smaller than the late variants of the F-16A and has a worse manoeuvrability compared to a ADF or MLU models | ||
* Internal M61 cannon has a low ammo pool and trigger time | * Internal M61 cannon has a low ammo pool and trigger time | ||
− | + | * Control surfaces compression above 850 km/h, greatly decreasing the manoeuvrability above this speed | |
− | * Control surfaces | ||
* Very high fuel consumption with afterburner on, and high engine temperature | * Very high fuel consumption with afterburner on, and high engine temperature | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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Revision as of 23:53, 14 April 2023
This page is about the Japanese jet fighter F-16AJ. For other versions, see F-16 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The F-16AJ Fighting Falcon is a rank VIII Japanese jet fighter with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Sky Guardians".
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at 10,973 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 | 2,103 | 2,072 | 15240 | 20.0 | 20.2 | 262.9 | 250.8 | 850 |
Upgraded | 2,209 | 2,156 | 19.0 | 19.5 | 350.9 | 305.0 |
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 | - | 470 | 463 | ~__ | ~__ |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< ___ | < ___ | < ___ | > ___ |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full internal fuel) | |||
Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 | 1 | 7,690 kg | 392 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 | 16,848 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) | Lead indicator |
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Offensive armament
The F-16AJ is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 20 mm JM61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)
- 1 x 20 mm JM61A1 cannon + 60 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The F-16AJ can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
- 1 x 300 gal drop tank
- 2 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 6 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
- 2 x AIM-7F Sparrow 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)
- 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 | ||||||
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | 57 | 57 | ||||||||
AGM-65B missiles | 1, 3 | 1, 3 | ||||||||
AIM-7F Sparrow missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
300 gal drop tanks | 1 | |||||||||
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:
- Excellent acceleration and climb rate at any speed and highly manoeuvrable at low to medium speeds
- Excellent 20 mm Vulcan cannon, with a high precision, fire rate and damage
- Able to carry a drop tank to increase flight time
- Capable of carry 6 powerful air-to-air missiles, such as 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder or mixed with 2 x AIM-7F
- 360° unobstructed bubble canopy perfect for simulator battles
- Capable of carrying an extremely diverse wide range of bombs, rockets and AGM-65Bs
Cons:
- As the airframe is based on the earlier F-16A models, the elevator is significantly smaller than the late variants of the F-16A and has a worse manoeuvrability compared to a ADF or MLU models
- Internal M61 cannon has a low ammo pool and trigger time
- Control surfaces compression above 850 km/h, greatly decreasing the manoeuvrability above this speed
- Very high fuel consumption with afterburner on, and high engine temperature
History
First Virtual Aircraft to Appear at the Gaijin Forum
Media
- Skins
![Skin icon market.png](/images/1/16/Skin_icon_market.png)
![F-16AJ Representing the 501st Squadron.jpg](/images/thumb/1/15/F-16AJ_Representing_the_501st_Squadron.jpg/500px-F-16AJ_Representing_the_501st_Squadron.jpg)
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 | ▄F-16A ADF · ▄F-16A · ▄F-16AM · ␗F-16A MLU · F-16AJ · Netz · Barak II |
See also | SABCA |
Japan jet aircraft | |
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IJNAS | |
Experimental | Kikka |
Reconnaissance | R2Y2 Kai V1 · R2Y2 Kai V2 · R2Y2 Kai V3 |
IJAAS | |
Fighters | Ki-200 |
JASDF | |
Fighters | F-86F-30 ▅ · F-86F-40 ▅ · F-86F-40 JASDF▅ |
F-104J | |
F-4EJ Phantom II · F-4EJ ADTW · F-4EJ Kai Phantom II | |
F-15J · F-15J(M) | |
F-16AJ | |
F-1 | |
Trainers | T-2 Early · T-2 |
Foreign | |
Thailand | ▄F-5E FCU |