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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].
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The representation of the rented [[F-16A ADF]] from USAF for Italian Air Force; aside from the roundel on the aircraft, the jet performs exactly like its American counterpart and it ensured the air-combat capability of Italy with some of the most advanced missiles in game, as well as advanced avionics and maneuverability.
  
 
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== History ==
 
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As the delayed introduction of the joint-developed Eurofighter and dire demand for a replacement of the aging [[F-104S]] fleet of the Italian Air Force, they rented 10 Tornado ADV (F.3) from RAF in 1993 with a decade long service since Italy also operated quantities of the [[Tornado IDS (1995) (Italy)|IDS]] variant. The delay continued while the end of agreement for those ADVs approached, Italy sought for an air-defense fighter alternative and placeholders from US in 2001; the agreement was signed on 15th March and these 34 jets (30 single-seaters; a twin-seater and 3 earlier blocks) were first refurbished in US then delivered to the Italy Air Force as the Peace Caesar program.  
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As the first decade went by relatively peaceful and the eventual commission of Eurofighters for Italy, the remaining F-16A ADFs which were not written-off during service were then returned to USAF for mostly target practice purpose as the QF-16 variant.
  
 
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The F-16 family
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* [[F-16A]] and [[F-16A Netz (Israel)|F-16A Netz]]: Block 10 variants with ground attack capabilities
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* [[F-16A ADF]]: Block 15 of US ANG (Air National Guard) before they were leased to Italy
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* [[F-16A MLU (China)|F-16A MLU]]: so-called Block 20 dedicated to ROCAF with both aerial combat and ground attack capabilities
  
 
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{{Italy jet aircraft}}
 
{{Italy jet aircraft}}

Revision as of 17:20, 26 December 2022

Rank VI | Premium | Golden Eagles
Challenger DS Pack
▄F-16A ADF
f_16a_block_15_adf_italy.png
GarageImage F-16A ADF (Italy).jpg
▄F-16A ADF
AB RB SB
12.0 12.0 12.0
Research:400 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:1 080 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
Show in game

Description

The ▄F-16A Block 15 ADF Fighting Falcon is a rank VIII Italian jet fighter with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators".

The representation of the rented F-16A ADF from USAF for Italian Air Force; aside from the roundel on the aircraft, the jet performs exactly like its American counterpart and it ensured the air-combat capability of Italy with some of the most advanced missiles in game, as well as advanced avionics and maneuverability.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 10 973 m2 146 km/h
Turn time19 s
Max altitude15 240 m
EnginePratt & Whitney F100-PW-220
Type
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight15 t

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at _,___ m)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock ___ ___ 15240 __._ __._ __._ __._ ___
Upgraded ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
_ _ _ _ _ _
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
0 482 ___ ___ ___ ~__ ~__
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< ___ < ___ < ___ N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
_____ _ _,___ kg ___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel
___ kg ___ _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
Condition 100% ___%/WEP _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel MGW
Stationary ___ kgf ___ kgf _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
Optimal ___ kgf
(_ km/h)
___ kgf
(_ km/h)
_.__ _.__ _.__ _.__

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear482 km/h

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

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 915 → 4 392 Sl icon.png
RB8 422 → 12 691 Sl icon.png
SB9 933 → 14 969 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications304 000 Rp icon.png
466 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training310 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 080 000 Sl icon.png
Aces3 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 280 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
90 / 320 / 490 % Sl icon.png
250 / 250 / 250 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
50 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
77 000 Sl icon.png
1 200 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
M60_belt_pack
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air midrange missile.png
AIM-7M
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
M60_new_gun
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-9L
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
440 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
50 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
77 000 Sl icon.png
1 200 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs)
Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png

Offensive armament

Main article: M61A1 (20 mm)

The F-16A ADF (Italy) 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 ADF (Italy) can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:

  • 1 x 300 gal drop tank
  • 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
  • 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
  • 2 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles

Custom loadout options

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hardpoints F-16A ADF.png
AIM-7M Sparrow missiles 1 1
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
300 gal drop tanks 1

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

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

Pros:

Cons:

History

As the delayed introduction of the joint-developed Eurofighter and dire demand for a replacement of the aging F-104S fleet of the Italian Air Force, they rented 10 Tornado ADV (F.3) from RAF in 1993 with a decade long service since Italy also operated quantities of the IDS variant. The delay continued while the end of agreement for those ADVs approached, Italy sought for an air-defense fighter alternative and placeholders from US in 2001; the agreement was signed on 15th March and these 34 jets (30 single-seaters; a twin-seater and 3 earlier blocks) were first refurbished in US then delivered to the Italy Air Force as the Peace Caesar program.

As the first decade went by relatively peaceful and the eventual commission of Eurofighters for Italy, the remaining F-16A ADFs which were not written-off during service were then returned to USAF for mostly target practice purpose as the QF-16 variant.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

The F-16 family

  • F-16A and F-16A Netz: Block 10 variants with ground attack capabilities
  • F-16A ADF: Block 15 of US ANG (Air National Guard) before they were leased to Italy
  • F-16A MLU: so-called Block 20 dedicated to ROCAF with both aerial combat and ground attack capabilities

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Italy jet aircraft
Aefer  Sagittario 2 · Ariete
Fiat  G.91 pre-serie · G.91 R/1 · G.91 R/4 (Portugal) · G.91 Y · G.91 YS
AMX International  AMX
Panavia  Tornado ADV · ▄Tornado IDS (1995)
  Foreign:
Vampire  Vampire FB 52A
F-84  ▄F-84F · ▄F-84G-21-RE
F-86  CL-13 Mk.4 · ▄F-86K
F-104  ▄F-104G · F-104S · ▄F-104S TAF (Turkey) · F-104S.ASA
F-16  ▄F-16A ADF
AV-8  ▄AV-8B Plus
Hungary 
Mikoyan-Gurevich  ◔MiG-15bis · ◔MiG-17PF · ◔MiG-21MF · ◔MiG-21bis-SAU · ◔MiG-23MF · ◔MiG-29
Ilyushin  ◔IL-28
Sukhoi  ◔Su-22M3
Saab  ◔JAS39EBS HU C