Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16A Block 15, F-16A Block 20, F-16A Netz (Israel Air Force)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 1979
First Flight : December 1976
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $30 million

The single seat F-16A Fighting Falcon was introduced in 1979 by the US Air Force replacing ageing F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft demonstrating good performance but also some shortfalls in air-to-air engagements. The most commented shortfall of the F-16A was its inability for engagements beyond visual range compared to their soviet counterparts the MiG-23 Flogger and the MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter aircraft.

Beginning Summer 2004, US Air Force and five European Participating Air Forces (EPAFs) - Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - operating the F-16 aircraft received the a new software packages called M3+ by the US Air Force and the corresponding EPAF version designated M3. The most notable new capabilities added to F-16s thru the M3/M3+ software packages were Link 16 data link and the helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS). USAF F-16 capabilities under M3+ encompassed AGM-158 long-range attack missile and Sniper XR targeting pod, while European F-16s gained the capability to deliver JDAM bombs.

More than 200 USAF Block 50 F-16C/Ds modified thru the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) were scheduled to receive the M3+ software package at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Approximately 400 USAF Block 40 F-16C/Ds were scheduled to follow the same upgrade beginning in 2006. By the way, about 350 European F-16A/Bs will receive hardware and M3 software upgrades at depot facilities in each participating country. In addition to the M3/M3+ update initiated in March 2000, the F-16 software updates roadmap the M4/M4+ to be released in 2007 and the M5/M5+ to be released in 2009.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16B Block 15, F-16B Block 20, F-16B Netz (Israel Air Force)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 1979
First Flight : December 1976
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $30 million

The two-seat F-16B Fighting Falcon was intended for training but retaining combat capabilities. The second additional seat was achieved through fuel load reduction which also reduced the F-16B combat range.

Beginning Summer 2004, US Air Force and five European Participating Air Forces (EPAFs) - Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - operating the F-16 aircraft received the a new software packages called M3+ by the US Air Force and the corresponding EPAF version designated M3. The most notable new capabilities added to F-16s thru the M3/M3+ software packages were Link 16 data link and the helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS). USAF F-16 capabilities under M3+ encompassed AGM-158 long-range attack missile and Sniper XR targeting pod, while European F-16s gained the capability to deliver JDAM bombs.

More than 200 USAF Block 50 F-16C/Ds modified thru the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) were scheduled to receive the M3+ software package at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Approximately 400 USAF Block 40 F-16C/Ds were scheduled to follow the same upgrade beginning in 2006. By the way, about 350 European F-16A/Bs will receive hardware and M3 software upgrades at depot facilities in each participating country. In addition to the M3/M3+ update initiated in March 2000, the F-16 software updates roadmap the M4/M4+ to be released in 2007 and the M5/M5+ to be released in 2009.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : Block 25 F-16C, F-16C Fighting Falcon
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1981
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The single seat Block 25 and Block 32 F-16C incorporate a new radar (AN/APG-68), a more powerful engine, increased range and enhanced military capabilities. These models were also compatible with advanced weaponry such as the HARM and the Maverick missiles. The Block 25 F-16C was deployed in 1984 and the Block 32 in 1986. The Air National Guard Block 32 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : Block 25 F-16D, F-16D Fighting Falcon
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1981
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The twin-seat Block 25 and Block 32 F-16D incorporate a new radar (AN/APG-68), a more powerful engine, increased range and enhanced military capabilities. These models were also compatible with advanced weaponry such as the HARM and the Maverick missiles. The Block 25 F-16D was deployed in 1984 and the Block 32 in 1986. The Air National Guard Block 32 F-16D will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : Block 30 F-16C, F-16C Barak (Israel), F-16C Fighting Falcon
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1981
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The single seat Block 30 F-16C incorporates a new radar (AN/APG-68), a more powerful engine, increased range and enhanced military capabilities. These models were also compatible with advanced weaponry such as the HARM and the Maverick missiles. The Block 30 F-16C was deployed in 1986. The Air National Guard Block 30 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : Block 30 F-16D, F-16D Barak (Israel), F-16D Fighting Falcon
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1981
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The twin-seat Block 30 F-16D incorporates a new radar (AN/APG-68), a more powerful engine, increased range and enhanced military capabilities. These models were also compatible with advanced weaponry such as the HARM and the Maverick missiles. The Block 30 F-16D was deployed in 1986. The Air National Guard Block 30 F-16D will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16CG
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1989
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The single seat Block 42 F-16C, also known as F-16CG, are a Block 32 follow-on with full compatibility with laser guided bombs and the GBU-15. The Block 42 F-16C was deployed in 1988. The US Air Force Block 42 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16D Fighting Falcon, F-16DG
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1989
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The two-seat Block 42 F-16D, also known as F-16DG, are a Block 32 follow-on with full compatibility with laser guided bombs and the GBU-15. The Block 42 F-16D was deployed in 1988. The US Air Force Block 42 F-16D will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16CG
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1989
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The single seat Block 40 F-16C, also known as F-16CG, are a Block 30 follow-on with full compatibility with laser guided bombs and the GBU-15. The Block 40 F-16C was deployed in 1988. The US Air Force Block 40 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Beginning Summer 2004, US Air Force and five European Participating Air Forces (EPAFs) - Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - operating the F-16 aircraft received the a new software packages called M3+ by the US Air Force and the corresponding EPAF version designated M3. The most notable new capabilities added to F-16s thru the M3/M3+ software packages were Link 16 data link and the helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS). USAF F-16 capabilities under M3+ encompassed AGM-158 long-range attack missile and Sniper XR targeting pod, while European F-16s gained the capability to deliver JDAM bombs.

More than 200 USAF Block 50 F-16C/Ds modified thru the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) were scheduled to receive the M3+ software package at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Approximately 400 USAF Block 40 F-16C/Ds were scheduled to follow the same upgrade beginning in 2006. By the way, about 350 European F-16A/Bs will receive hardware and M3 software upgrades at depot facilities in each participating country. In addition to the M3/M3+ update initiated in March 2000, the F-16 software updates roadmap the M4/M4+ to be released in 2007 and the M5/M5+ to be released in 2009.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16D Fighting Falcon, F-16DG
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1989
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The two-seat Block 40 F-16D, also known as F-16DG, are a Block 30 follow-on with full compatibility with laser guided bombs and the GBU-15. The Block 40 F-16D was deployed in 1988. The US Air Force Block 40 F-16D will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, etc.

Beginning Summer 2004, US Air Force and five European Participating Air Forces (EPAFs) - Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - operating the F-16 aircraft received the a new software packages called M3+ by the US Air Force and the corresponding EPAF version designated M3. The most notable new capabilities added to F-16s thru the M3/M3+ software packages were Link 16 data link and the helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS). USAF F-16 capabilities under M3+ encompassed AGM-158 long-range attack missile and Sniper XR targeting pod, while European F-16s gained the capability to deliver JDAM bombs.

More than 200 USAF Block 50 F-16C/Ds modified thru the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) were scheduled to receive the M3+ software package at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Approximately 400 USAF Block 40 F-16C/Ds were scheduled to follow the same upgrade beginning in 2006. By the way, about 350 European F-16A/Bs will receive hardware and M3 software upgrades at depot facilities in each participating country. In addition to the M3/M3+ update initiated in March 2000, the F-16 software updates roadmap the M4/M4+ to be released in 2007 and the M5/M5+ to be released in 2009.

Common Configuration program focuses on five major components: a new mission computer for increased processor power; color displays improving pilot-aircraft communication; an air-to-air interrogator to allow communication of the F-16 with other aircraft that appear on its radar; internet-like system to enhance communication with coalition aircraft; and helmet-mounted display to better visualize information and to allow the pilot lock on a given target by looking at it.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16 Peace Sky, F-16C Block 52+, F-16C Block 52M (Pakistan), F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16CJ, F-16IQ (Iraqi Air Force), KF-16, Peace Drive I (Pakistan), Peace Vector VII (Egypt)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The single seat Block 52 F-16C, also known as F-16CJ, is a Block 42 follow-on with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. The US Air Force has integrated the HTS pod in some F-16CJs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the HARM missile. The Block 52 F-16C was deployed in 1991. The US Air Force Block 52 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, and AGM-158. The US Air Force expects the F-16CJ to remain in service until 2025.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

The governments of Greece and the United States signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the sale of 30 F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft to Greece on December 13, 2005. The agreement valued at $2 billion also included an option for an additional 10 F-16s. The Hellenic Air Force was expected to use the 20 single-seat F-16Cs and 10 two-seat F-16Ds to supplement its existing F-16 fleet. Final delivery to the Greek Air Force was scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16 Peace Sky, F-16D Block 52+, F-16D Block 52M (Pakistan), F-16D Fighting Falcon, F-16DJ, F-16IQ (Iraqi Air Force), KF-16, Peace Drive I (Pakistan), Peace Vector VII (Egypt)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The two-seat Block 52 F-16D, also known as F-16DJ, is a Block 42 follow-on with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. The US Air Force has integrated the HTS pod in some F-16DJs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the HARM missile. The Block 52 F-16D was deployed in 1991. The US Air Force Block 52 F-16D will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, and AGM-158. The US Air Force expects the F-16DJ to remain in service until 2025.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

The governments of Greece and the United States signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the sale of 30 F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft to Greece on December 13, 2005. The agreement valued at $2 billion also included an option for an additional 10 F-16s. The Hellenic Air Force was expected to use the 20 single-seat F-16Cs and 10 two-seat F-16Ds to supplement its existing F-16 fleet. Final delivery to the Greek Air Force was scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16 Peace Puma, F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-16CJ
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The single seat Block 50 F-16C, also known as F-16CJ, is a Block 40 follow-on with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. The US Air Force has integrated the HTS pod in some F-16CJs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the HARM missile. The Block 50 F-16C was deployed in 1991. The US Air Force Block 50 F-16C will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, and AGM-158. The US Air Force expects the F-16CJ to remain in service until 2025.

Beginning Summer 2004, US Air Force and five European Participating Air Forces (EPAFs) - Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - operating the F-16 aircraft received the a new software packages called M3+ by the US Air Force and the corresponding EPAF version designated M3. The most notable new capabilities added to F-16s thru the M3/M3+ software packages were Link 16 data link and the helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS). USAF F-16 capabilities under M3+ encompassed AGM-158 long-range attack missile and Sniper XR targeting pod, while European F-16s gained the capability to deliver JDAM bombs.

More than 200 USAF Block 50 F-16C/Ds modified thru the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) were scheduled to receive the M3+ software package at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Approximately 400 USAF Block 40 F-16C/Ds were scheduled to follow the same upgrade beginning in 2006. By the way, about 350 European F-16A/Bs will receive hardware and M3 software upgrades at depot facilities in each participating country. In addition to the M3/M3+ update initiated in March 2000, the F-16 software updates roadmap the M4/M4+ to be released in 2007 and the M5/M5+ to be released in 2009.

F-16 Block 50 Common Configuration program focuses on five major components: a new mission computer for increased processor power; color displays improving pilot-aircraft communication; an air-to-air interrogator to allow communication of the F-16 with other aircraft that appear on its radar; internet-like system to enhance communication with coalition aircraft; and helmet-mounted display to better visualize information and to allow the pilot lock on a given target by looking at it. The scope of the program is to modify 650 US Air Force and National Guard F-16s through 2010 with a total estimated cost in excess of $2 billion.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Lockheed-Martin delivered the last F-16 aircraft produced for the US Air Force at Lockheed-Martin Aero Plant in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 18, 2005. Since 1978 the US Air Force received 2,231 F-16s of which 1,300 were in the USAF inventory as of 2005. The last F-16 aircraft is scheduled for retirement in 2025.

In February 2002, Chile signed an agreement with the US government on the purchase of 10 advanced Block 50 F-16C/D (6 single-seat and 4 twin-seat) aircraft which translated into Peace Puma foreign military sales program. The agreement included the F110-GE-129 engine. The first aircraft was completed in early April 2005 with the first flight expected summer 2005. The first two F-16 Peace Puma aircraft were delivered to the Chilean Air Force January 24, 2006. Peace Puma program was valued at $547 million including aircraft and a weapons package consisting of AIM-9, AMRAAM and JDAM.

In May 2002, the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with Lockheed-Martin for 12 Advanced Block 50+ F-16C/D aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2005 through 2006. Under Peace A’sama A’safiya (Clear Skies) Foreign Military Sales program eight single seater F-16Cs and four tow-seat F-16Ds powered by the General Electric F110-GE-129 engine will be delivered to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16 Peace Puma, F-16D Fighting Falcon, F-16DJ
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $34 million

The two-seat Block 50 F-16D, also known as F-16DJ, is a Block 40 follow-on with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. The US Air Force has integrated the HTS pod in some F-16DJs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the HARM missile. The Block 50 F-16D was deployed in 1991. The US Air Force Block 50 F-16D will receive the advanced Sniper XR targeting/navigation pod replacing older systems currently in the US inventory, as well as software updates for integration of smart munitions such as AGM-154, JDAM bombs, and AGM-158. The US Air Force expects the F-16DJ to remain in service until 2025.

Beginning Summer 2004, US Air Force and five European Participating Air Forces (EPAFs) - Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - operating the F-16 aircraft received the a new software packages called M3+ by the US Air Force and the corresponding EPAF version designated M3. The most notable new capabilities added to F-16s thru the M3/M3+ software packages were Link 16 data link and the helmet mounted cueing system (HMCS). USAF F-16 capabilities under M3+ encompassed AGM-158 long-range attack missile and Sniper XR targeting pod, while European F-16s gained the capability to deliver JDAM bombs.

More than 200 USAF Block 50 F-16C/Ds modified thru the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) were scheduled to receive the M3+ software package at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Approximately 400 USAF Block 40 F-16C/Ds were scheduled to follow the same upgrade beginning in 2006. By the way, about 350 European F-16A/Bs will receive hardware and M3 software upgrades at depot facilities in each participating country. In addition to the M3/M3+ update initiated in March 2000, the F-16 software updates roadmap the M4/M4+ to be released in 2007 and the M5/M5+ to be released in 2009.

F-16 Block 50 Common Configuration program focuses on five major components: a new mission computer for increased processor power; color displays improving pilot-aircraft communication; an air-to-air interrogator to allow communication of the F-16 with other aircraft that appear on its radar; internet-like system to enhance communication with coalition aircraft; and helmet-mounted display to better visualize information and to allow the pilot lock on a given target by looking at it. The scope of the program is to modify 650 US Air Force and National Guard F-16s through 2010 with a total estimated cost in excess of $2 billion.

Falcon STAR, F-16 Structure Augmentation Roadmap, program will see US Air Force F-16 fleet receiving parts kits to strengthen their structure. This measure will enable the F-16 aircraft to attain its projected 8,000-hours of service life through 2025 for the US Air Force, when the entire fleet should be dismantled. Falcon STAR program is valued at $1 billion. The parts kits involved in this program number 79,000. Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is where modification work is taking place. Starting in 2006, F-16s for European countries will undergo Falcon STAR modification. All in all, more than 2,000 F-16s belonging to the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Israel, Greece, Singapore, Thailand and Bahrain will be modified through 2014.

Lockheed-Martin delivered the last F-16 aircraft produced for the US Air Force at Lockheed-Martin Aero Plant in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 18, 2005. Since 1978 the US Air Force received 2,231 F-16s of which 1,300 were in the USAF inventory as of 2005. The last F-16 aircraft is scheduled for retirement in 2025.

In February 2002, Chile signed an agreement with the US government on the purchase of 10 advanced Block 50 F-16C/D (6 single-seat and 4 twin-seat) aircraft which translated into Peace Puma foreign military sales program. The agreement included the F110-GE-129 engine. The first aircraft was completed in early April 2005 with the first flight expected summer 2005. The first two F-16 Peace Puma aircraft were delivered to the Chilean Air Force January 24, 2006. Peace Puma program was valued at $547 million including aircraft and a weapons package consisting of AIM-9, AMRAAM and JDAM.

In May 2002, the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with Lockheed-Martin for 12 Advanced Block 50+ F-16C/D aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2005 through 2006. Under Peace A’sama A’safiya (Clear Skies) Foreign Military Sales program eight single seater F-16Cs and four tow-seat F-16Ds powered by the General Electric F110-GE-129 engine will be delivered to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16C Block 60, F-16C Block 61 (2014 upgrade)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2004
Total Production : 55

The single-seat Block 60 F-16E Desert Falcon is being developed for the United Arab Emirates Air Force and will be the latest and most advanced F-16 variant fielded ever. It will feature conformal fuel tanks, the AN/APG-80 agile beam radar, advanced weapons compatibility, an internally mounted FLIR targeting system, a new glass cockpit, internal countermeasures, the F110-GE-132 engine and enhanced performance. In the mid-2000s the US Air Force expressed its intention to acquire the Desert Falcon but the procurement was never carried out.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16D Block 60, F-16D Block 61 (2014 upgrade)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2004
Total Production : 25

The twin-seat Block 60 F-16F Desert Falcon is being developed for the United Arab Emirates Air Force and will be the latest and most advanced F-16 variant fielded ever. It will feature conformal fuel tanks, the AN/APG-80 agile beam radar, advanced weapons compatibility, an internally mounted FLIR targeting system, a new glass cockpit, internal countermeasures, the F110-GE-132 engine and enhanced performance. In the mid-2000s the US Air Force expressed its intention to acquire the Desert Falcon but the procurement was never carried out.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : Block 52+ F-16D, Sufa (Storm in English)
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2004
Total Production : 102
Unitary Cost : USD $20.0 million

The F-16I nicknamed 'Soufa' or 'Sufa', 'Storm' in Hebrew, is an advanced derivative of the proven Block 52 F-16D multirole aircraft designed specifically to meet the requirements of the Israeli Air Force. Under Peace Marble V program the United States will supply Israel with over 102 F-16Is from 2003/4 through 2008. The initial Peace Marble V program aimed Israel to purchase 50 F-16Is plus 60 additional aircraft as option. The two-seat F-16I Soufa multirole aircraft features modern core avionics, moving maps, color cockpits, conformal fuel tanks, advanced electronic warfare displays, AN/APG-68(V)10 multimode synthetic aperture radar, F100 improved performance engine, latest smart weapons compatibility and state-of-the-art navigation and targeting systems.

Group : Target Drones
Status : Active
Origin : United States of America
Contractors : Boeing*, BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2015
First Flight : May 10, 2012
Total Production : 126
Unitary Cost : USD $20.0 million

The QF-16 is a Full Scale Aerial Target designed to replace the QF-4 fleet operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) beginning in 2014. In March 2010, the USAF selected Boeing to convert up to 126 retired/surplus F-16A/C aircraft into QF-16 drones. These drones will be employed to test newly developed weapons and tactics playing the role of potential adversaries within a controlled range. They will be able to fly either manned or unmanned.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : KF-16C/D
Origin : United States of America
Contractors : Lockheed Martin*, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2018
First Flight : 2016
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $18.0 million

The KF-16 is an upgraded version of the F-16 aircraft managed by BAE Systems and the United States Air Force (USAF). The upgraded version features a variety of enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA), upgraded mission computer, and upgrades to the cockpit. The KF-16 includes all the improvements identified by the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) to fill the gap between current capabilities and those of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. In August 2012, the Republic of Korea (RoK) selected BAE Systems to upgrade the avionics and electronic systems for its fleet of F-16C/D aircraft with more than 130 aircraft involved. In April 2013, the RoK selected the Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR) for 134 aircraft with deliveries due to start in 2016 under a $2.5 billion deal. In January 2014 Raytheon announced that was responsible for the RACR radar, ALR-69A all-digital radar warning receiver, advanced mission computing technology and weapon systems integration for the upgraded KF-16C/D aircraft fleet. In June 2014 BAE Systems started the upgrade work on the first two South Korean F-16C/D Block 52 aircraft. The first upgraded KF-16 is expected to take to the skies in 2016 and enter into service with the RoKAF by 2018. BAE Systems is offering this upgrade to other existing F-16 operators worlwide.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : CAPES, Combat Avionics Programmed Extension Suite
Origin : United States of America
Contractors : Lockheed Martin*, Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : October 2018
First Flight : October 16, 2015
Total Production : ?

The F-16V is an upgraded version of the F-16 aircraft unveiled by Lockheed Martin at the Singapore Airshow on February 15, 2012. The V designation derives from the Viper nickname assigned by the F-16 pilots since its inception in the late 1970s. The new version features a variety of enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA), upgraded mission computer, and upgrades to the cockpit. The F-16V includes all the improvements identified by the United States Air Force to fill the gap between current capabilities and those of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The US Air Force plans call for the upgrade of 300+ existing F-16C/D jets before 2020. By mid-2013, the plans call for the upgrade of roughly 200 Block 50 aircraft. Taiwan will upgrade 144 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft to the V configuration as the launch customer.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Origin : Turkiye
Contractor : Turkish Aerospace Industries
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : May 2023
Total Production : ?

The Turkish Air Force Ozgur program calls for the modernization of the entire fleet of F-16 aircraft to be carried out by Turkish Aerospace. The Ozgur program includes new electro-optical sensors and new avionics as well as a Turkish mission computer and software. Besides, the aircraft will get a Turkish Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar from Aselsan. The F-16 airframes under Ozgur upgrade will expand their service life from 8,000 to 12,000 flight hours. In addition, the refurbished aircraft will be able to use Turkish-made air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles. Roughly 250 F-16 aircraft (F-16C/D Block 30/40/50) could go through this program with the first airplane delivered back in May 2023.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-16 Block 70
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 10, 2024
First Flight : February 2023
Total Production : 168

The F-16C Block 70, the newest and most advanced F-16 production configuration, combines capability and structural upgrades into the most advanced F-16 production aircraft ever offered. The single seat F-16C Block 70 aircraft is powered by a single F110-GE-129 engine and is equipped with the AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar. Besides, the new generation F-16 features a 12,000 flight hours service life. As of early 2017, the F-16 Block 70 aircraft program was being considered by the US Air Force as the replacement for the F-15C/D Eagle air defense fighter in the 2020s with several hundred aircraft to be ordered. Finally the requirement was dropped in favor of the F-15X/EX program.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 10, 2024
First Flight : January 24, 2023
Total Production : 8

The F-16D Block 70, the newest and most advanced F-16 production configuration, combines capability and structural upgrades into the most advanced F-16 production aircraft ever offered. The twin-seat F-16D Block 70 aircraft is powered by a single F110-GE-129 engine and is equipped with the AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar. Besides, the new generation F-16 features a 12,000 flight hours service life.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Under Development
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2025
First Flight : 2024
Total Production : 25

The F-16C Block 72, the newest and most advanced F-16 production configuration, combines capability and structural upgrades into the most advanced F-16 production aircraft ever offered. The single-seat F-16C Block 72 aircraft is powered by a single F100-PW-229 engine and is equipped with the AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar. Besides, the new generation F-16 features a 12,000 flight hours service life.

Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Under Development
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2025
First Flight : 2024
Total Production : ?

The F-16D Block 72, the newest and most advanced F-16 production configuration, combines capability and structural upgrades into the most advanced F-16 production aircraft ever offered. The twin-seat F-16D Block 72 aircraft is powered by a single F100-PW-229 engine and is equipped with the AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar. Besides, the new generation F-16 features a 12,000 flight hours service life.