Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Viper Advanced 4th Generation Fighter Variant
The Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 is the new-production advanced F-16 Viper variant, combining the F-16 airframe with the APG-83 AESA radar, modernized cockpit and mission systems, Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, conformal fuel tanks, and an extended 12,000-hour structural service life. The Block 70 is a materially distinct production and systems boundary within the F-16 family.
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Identity
- Aliases
- F-16 Block 70F-16VF-16C/D Block 70Fighting Falcon Block 70
- Family Name
- Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70
- Full Name
- Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Viper Advanced 4th Generation Fighter Variant
- Roles
- military
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
- Variant Name
- Block 70
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Max Takeoff Mass
- …
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 is the new-production advanced F-16 Viper variant, combining the F-16 airframe with the APG-83 AESA radar, modernized cockpit and mission systems, Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, conformal fuel tanks, and an extended 12,000-hour structural service life. The Block 70 is a materially distinct production and systems boundary within the F-16 family.
- Dimensions
- Height
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- Length
- …
- Wingspan
- …
- First Flight Year
- 2,023
- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 1
- Placement
- fuselage
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Stage
- airframe
- Variant Notes
- GE Aerospace identifies F110-GE-129 production engines for Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70.
- Name
- F-16 Block 70 F110-GE-129 installation
- Notes
- GE Aerospace identifies F110-GE-129 production engines for F-16C/D Block 70; the Block 72 sister configuration is not represented by this row.
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 12:35:33 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 12:35:33 UTC