F-16C/D Block 52+
Type: fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
First Deployed: 2011
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 1 (C) / 2 (D) |
|---|---|
| Radar | AN/APG-68(V)9 pulse-Doppler |
| Engine | 1× Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 (129 kN with afterburner) |
| Length | 15.06 m |
| Armament | 1× 20mm M61A1 Vulcan; 9 hardpoints; AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9, JDAM, Maverick |
| Wingspan | 9.45 m |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.0 (2,120 km/h) |
| Combat Radius | 550 km (with CFT) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,240 m |
Operators
- Morocco
- United States
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