The Block 70/72 is the latest iteration of the venerable F-16 Fighting Falcon model series. The new F-16V, or Viper, incorporates a host of avionics enhancements and new and improved capabilities in the primary systems, all of which promise better performance and operational versatility for the 5th Generation battlefield. The F-16V is popular among many Western allied nations that seek cost-effective air power and want the most cutting-edge fighter jet that their money can buy.
While the US Air Force is maintaining their fleet of Block 50/52 Falcons while the F-35 slowly replaces them on the flightline, the Block 70/72 series has a bright future with many air forces around the world. Features of the F-16 Block 70 The F-16 Block 70 will bring with it both advanced electronic systems as well as airframe and propulsion upgrades. Lockheed Martin hopes to offer both superior combat capability and an extended service life.
F-16V Block 70/72 specifications include: Length: 49.3 feet (15.03 meters) Wingspan: 31.
0 feet (9.49 meters) Max speed: 1,500 mph (2,414 km/h), Mach 2+ Range: 2,622 miles (4,220 kilometers) Max takeoff weight: 48,000 pounds (21,772 kilograms) The optional system upgrades available include an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, enhanced digital mission systems with data networking capability, and an updated cockpit suite with modernized, high-definition heads-up displays (HUDs). Lockheed Martin states that the aircraft provides "unparalleled situatio.
