DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Morocco operates F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft as the backbone of its air force, procured from the United States. The Block 52+ configuration features the AN/APG-68(V)9 radar, conformal fuel tanks extending range, and compatibility with advanced munitions including AMRAAM, JDAM, and Maverick. Morocco was an early F-16 customer in North Africa and uses the fleet for air superiority, ground attack, and maritime patrol. The fleet has participated in African Lion multinational exercises with US and allied forces.
OPERADORES (11)
FABRICANTE
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
FLEET SIZE~24 aircraft
PRODUCTION STATUSActive
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
F-16C/D Block 52+ - Lockheed Martin
VENTAJAS
- Proven 4th-generation platform with NATO integration
- Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT) provide extended range
- AMRAAM AIM-120C and JDAM compatibility
- US training and logistics infrastructure support
- Experience in multinational exercises with allied forces
DESVENTAJAS
- Single-engine design increases operational risk
- US political approval required for arms transfers
- Numerical disadvantage versus Algeria's Su-30MKA fleet
- No 5th-generation stealth capability
- Dependent on US export licenses for advanced munitions
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW1 (C) / 2 (D)
RADARAN/APG-68(V)9 Pulse-Doppler
ENGINE1× Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 (129 KN With Afterburner)
LENGTH15.06 M
ARMAMENT1× 20mm M61A1 Vulcan; 9 Hardpoints; AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9, JDAM, Maverick
WINGSPAN9.45 M
MAX SPEEDMach 2.0 (2,120 Km/H)
COMBAT RADIUS550 Km (With CFT)
SERVICE CEILING15,240 M
FAMILIA DE ARMAS10 VARIANTES
AIR
F-16 Viper Block 70/72
MEDIUM· United States
AIR
F-16E/F Block 60 Desert Falcon
MEDIUM· United States
AIR
F-16A Fighting Falcon Block 15
MEDIUM· United States
AIR
F-16C Block 50 TR
Medium· United States
AIR
F-16I Sufa
Medium· United States
AIR
F-16 C/D Block 50+
MEDIUM· United States
AIR
F-16AM/BM MLU
MEDIUM· United States
AIR
F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 15 MLU
MEDIUM· United States
AIR
F-16IQ Block 52
Heavy· United States
AIR
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Parent System
Medium· United States
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