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.
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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
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