The F-16A/B was originally equipped with the Westinghouse AN/APG-66 fire-control radar. Its slotted planar array antenna was designed to be compact to fit into the F-16's relatively small nose. In uplook mode, the APG-66 uses a low pulse-repetition frequency (PRF) for medium- and high-altitude target detection in a low- clutter environment, and ...

In January 1975, the Air Force ordered eight full-scale development (FSD) F-16s – six single-seat F-16A and a pair of two-seat F-16B – for test and evaluation. The first FSD F-16A flew on 8 December 1976 and the first FSD F-16B on 8 August 1977.

Sep 22, 2021 · The F-16A is a single seat model, single-engine multi-role jet fighter aircraft with superior maneuverability and sophisticated tracking and weapon systems for the interception and attack of...

Jan 5, 2010 · The F-16A/B was the first production version of the Fighting Falcon, the A being the single-seat version and the B being the two-seat version. Aside from the second seat, the A and B versions are essentially identical and have the same performance envelope and armament fit.

The F-16A, a single-seat model, first flew in December 1976. The first operational F-16A was delivered in January 1979 to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The F-16B, a two-seat model, has tandem cockpits that are about the …

在这个过程中，F-16发展出了多个改进型和定制版，本文将着重分析其中的YF-16原型机、F-16 PSD测试机、A/B型、C/D型、E/F/I型这五大版本时的区别。 1.YF-16原型机. 1972年，通用动力的YF-16原型机在和麦道的YF-17原型机竞标美国空军的第三代主力战机。 它们编号分别是72-1567和72-1568，可以通过其独特的红/白/蓝的涂料和不同的迷彩图案来识别，最终YF-16获得了竞标 …

In October 1986, the USAF announced that operational block 15 F-16A/B aircraft would be converted to air defense fighters for the Air National Guard, and would take over the fighter interception mission, providing the primary defense of …

Mar 6, 2025 · The F-16AM/BM MLU program has extended the lifespan of early F-16A/B fighters, providing NATO and allied nations with a cost-effective multirole combat aircraft. Despite its limitations compared to newer 4.5 and 5th-generation fighters, the MLU upgrade has ensured that these aircraft remain relevant in modern air combat scenarios.

For self protection, the Block 20 F-16A/B has ALR-56M advanced radar warning receivers and AN/ALE-47 chaff/flare dispensers. The cockpit is night vision goggle compatible. All ROCAF F-16A/B are powered by the F100-PW-220 turbofan engine.

Jul 7, 2011 · F-16A/B Fighting Falcon. The F-16A, a single-seat model, first flew in December 1976. The first operational F-16A was delivered in January 1979 to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill...