Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block 60 Desert Falcon
Type: fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
First Deployed: 2004
Overview
UAE-specific advanced F-16 variant featuring AESA radar, conformal fuel tanks, advanced electronic warfare, and capability for latest weapons. 80 aircraft providing backbone of UAE air power.
Technical Specifications
| unique | UAE-funded exclusive variant; most advanced F-16 at time of delivery |
|---|---|
| weapons | 1x M61A1 20mm Vulcan, 11 hardpoints, AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9X, AGM-84 SLAM-ER, JDAM, Paveway |
| avionics | AN/APG-80 AESA radar, internal FLIR, conformal fuel tanks |
| max_speed | Mach 2.0 |
| combat_radius | 1,370 km (with CFTs) |
| service_ceiling | 15,240 m |
Operators
- UAE
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