BASIC AIRCRAFT DATA
Cannon ATA: 4
D-ATA: 4.5 /2.5
RADARS (5.2.5)
| Name | Lge | Med | Small | Vsmall | Stealthy | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG-68 | 60 | 38 | 24 | 10.8 | 6 | LD/SD |
SENSORS
RWR (4.3). Provides bearing and type of radar emissions within range.
3rd Gen FLIR (4.6): Can detect air and surface contacts in 12° arc.
Bombsight: Advanced
Size: Small
Signature: Small
Countermeasures: 3rd Gen Decoys & Jammers
PERFORMANCE
| Altitude | Cruise | Full Mil. | Reheat |
|---|---|---|---|
| VLow: | 533 (2.2) | 650 (2.7) | 791 (3.3) |
| Med: | 533 (2.2) | 693 (2.9) | 974 (4.1) |
| High: | 533 (2.2) | 735 (3.1) | 1158 (4.8) |
| Ceiling: 15240 meters. | |||
ENDURANCE
Cruise Range: 1100 nm
Internal Fuel: 3162 kg
Inflight Refuel: Yes
Remarks: Aircraft modified with stealth features (canopy and inlets) treat as VSmall signature from the forward quarter (90° arc)..
WEAPONS LOADS: Max. Payload: 5443 kg
Internal Cannon: 1 20mm cannon w/511 rds
| Hardpoint Location: | CL1 | FUS1 | UW1 | UW2 | UW3 | TIP | . | ||
| Rating (kg): | 1000 | 408 | 2041 | 1587 | 318 | 193 | . | ||
| Ordnance | Weight | . | Notes | ||||||
| AIM-9M Sidewinder | 85 | - | - | - | O | O | O | - | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM-120 AMRAAM | 152 | - | - | - | OO | O | O | - | |
| ECM Pod | 272 | O | - | - | O | - | - | (ALQ-119, ALQ-131, or ALQ-184) | |
| 300 USG Drop Tank | 907 | O | - | - | - | - | - | (Range add 158 nm) | |
| 370 USG Drop Tank | 1118 | - | - | O | - | - | - | (Range add 194 nm) | |
| 600 USG Drop Tank | 1852 | - | - | O | - | - | - | (Range add 335 nm) | |
| Mk84 2000 lb bomb | 894 | - | - | O | O | - | - | - | |
| Mk83 1000 lb bomb | 447 | - | - | OOO | OO | - | - | - | |
| Mk82 500 lb bomb | 241/259 | O | - | OOO | OOO | - | - | (Weights for LDGP/Snakeye versions) | |
| CBU-52 /58 /71 | 227 | O | - | OOO | OOO | - | - | - | |
| CBU-87 /89 97 TMD |
431 | - | - | OOO | OO | - | - | - | |
| GBU-8 | 454 | - | - | O | O | - | - | - | |
| GBU-10 Paveway II |
944 | - | - | O | O | - | - | - | |
| GBU-12 Paveway II |
227 | - | - | O | O | - | - | - | |
| GBU-15 | 1187 | - | - | - | O | - | - | - | |
| GBU-24 Paveway III |
1037 | O | - | O | - | - | - | - | |
| BLU-109 | 907 | - | - | O | O | - | - | - | |
| AGM-45 Shrike | 177 | - | - | O | O | - | - | (52nd TFW only) | |
| AGM-88 HARM | 366 | - | - | O | O | - | - | (Block 50 (F-16CJ) only) | |
| AGM-65 Maverick | 290 | - | - | - | OOO | - | - | - | |
| AAQ-13 Lantirn Nav | - | - | S | - | - | - | - | (provides FLIR, terrain-following radar) (not on Block 50 aircraft) | |
| AAQ-14 Lantirn Tgtng Pod |
- | - | P | - | - | - | - | (provides laser designator) (not on Block 50 aircraft) | |
| ASQ-213 HARM Tgtng Sys Pod |
- | - | S | - | - | - | - | (provides ESM for HARM use, Block 50 aircraft only) | |
| Mk20 Rockeye II | 222 | O | - | OO | OO | - | - | - | |
| LAU-3A | - | - | - | - | OOO | OO | - | (19*2.75 in rockets) | |
| Durandal | 219 | - | - | 6x O | 6x O | - | - | - | |
| B43 nuclear bomb | 953 | O | - | O | - | - | - | - | |
Aircraft Hardpoints: Aircraft hardpoints are provided in symmetrical pairs except for centerline positions (CL), which are single. Ordnance are mounted in pairs (but may be fired singly) on UW and FUS hardpoints, with the associated double payload weight..
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