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General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon

The F-16C is the single-seat member of the improved F-16C/D series introduced in the 1980s. It added upgraded cockpit, avionics, radar, and all-weather multirole capability while retaining the F-16 family single-engine configuration.

General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
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Aliases
F-16C Fighting FalconF-16C Viper
Family Name
F-16
Full Name
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
C

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
16,875
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The F-16C is the single-seat member of the improved F-16C/D series introduced in the 1980s. It added upgraded cockpit, avionics, radar, and all-weather multirole capability while retaining the F-16 family single-engine configuration.
Dimensions
Height M
4.8
First Flight Year
1,984
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    F-16C Pratt & Whitney F100 family installation
    Notes
    USAF documents the F-16C/D with one Pratt & Whitney F100 family engine as an alternative to the General Electric F110 family; the exact submodel varies by block/operator and is not inferred here.
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    F-16C General Electric F110 family installation
    Notes
    USAF documents the F-16C/D with one General Electric F110 family engine as an alternative to the Pratt & Whitney F100 family; the exact submodel varies by block/operator and is not inferred here.

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July 13, 2026 at 09:27:14 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 03:48:02 UTC

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