The Lockheed (previously General Dynamics) F-16 Fighting Falcon is used by many air forces around the world. Many versions were developed the last decennia like the F-16C / D in various "block" numbers and different systems.
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OTHER VERSIONS ON THIS PAGE
F-16C Block 42E "Agressor"
This a F-16C Block 42E is used for training with the "agressor" 64 AS squadron. It has code 89-2053 / WA (cn 1C-206). It is fitted with a special An/ALQ-188 EAT pod. This pod simulates enemy attack with electronic signals from a Russian aircraft . It was seen at Nellis AFB.
Photographed 2015 by Cees Hendriks (c) Copyright IPMS Nederland
F-16C "Agressor"
This F-16C Fighting Falcon is of the USAF 57th WG, 64th AGRS. Coded WA/83-1159, it was seen at Nellis AFB.
Photographed 2017 by Cees Hendriks (c) Copyright IPMS Nederland
Lockheed Martin F-16F Block 60
This is a modern F-16F Block 60 is oe of the latest versions. This aircraft is as used by United Arab Emirates Air Force. It has the General Electric F110-GE-132 engine with "big mouth" intake. The United Arab Emirates Air Force ordered a total of 80 F-16E/F block 60 aircraft with advanced weaponry. This is a two seater, here with code "3012" and a long dorsal spine is a typical characteristic and conformal fuel tanks (CFT) are seen here installed on the upper mid-fuselage. It was seen during training at Nellis AFB, USA.
Photographed 2015 by Cees Hendriks (c) Copyright IPMS Nederland
Lockheed Martin F-16C / D Block 52
Here a number of Singapore Block 52 F-16C (single seater) and F-16D-52 (twin) are shown. These were on display at the show at Singapore Paya Lebar August 2008. The various stubs/fairings etc of the electronic systems on the jets are interesting.
Photographed 2008 by Arie Vos (c) Copyright IPMS Nederland
F-16 XL Research and test
In the eigthies General Dynamics came with a proposal to explore an efficient supersonic wing for cruising and at the same time improved maneuvreability. The SCAMP program saw a radical re-designed F-16 with longer fuselage and a complete different wing. Two F-16 XL aircraft were built and here the single seat s/n 75-0749 is seen. The program lasted a few years and this aircraft was later used for laminar flow testing. It is now on loan from the USAF museum and on display at Edwards AFB.
Photographed 2015 by Cees Hendriks (c) Copyright IPMS Nederland
F-16 (details and several sub-types)
Look also at various detail photo's of various F-16 aircraft (other air forces as well....) at the site of one of our members Meindert de Vreeze here [external site] :
http://designer.home.xs4all.nl/aircraft/af-16/af16-1.htm
More than 150 detail pictures!
OFFICIAL USAF COLOUR INFORMATION F-16
from USAF handbook Technical order TO 1-1-4. Collection M. de Vreeze (used with permission)
Standard System colour numbers refer to the Federal Standard system with 5 digit numbered colours. Deviations on real aircraft may occur.
Many many models of the F-16 have appeared in scale plastic. Too many too list, but in 1/72 the Revell kit is very good, in 1/48 the Hasegawa kit. In 1/32 the Academy kit is good for both a F-16C and two seater F-16D. The Tamiya F-16C kit in 1/32 is very detailed but expensive.
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This webpage was first created August 2012 but set apart for non- KLu aircraft by M. de Vreeze