F-16IQ Block 52
Type: Multirole Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
The F-16IQ is an export variant of the F-16C/D Block 52 delivered to the Iraqi Air Force beginning in 2014. It forms the backbone of Iraq's modern combat aviation capability, offering NATO-standard avionics and weapons compatibility.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| type | 4th Generation Multirole Fighter |
| radar | AN/APG-68(V)9 |
| engine | F110-GE-129 (29,500 lbf) |
| armament | M61A1 20mm cannon; AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AGM-65 Maverick, JDAM |
| max_speed | Mach 2.0 |
| combat_radius | ~550 km |
| service_ceiling | 50,000 ft |
Operators
- Iraq
- Senegal
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