chile F-16C Block 50M

Chilean_Thunder · June 8, 2023

F-16C Block 50M

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In 2002, Chile purchased 10 F-16 aircraft from Lockheed Martin, six of the F-16C version and four of the F-16D version, all belonging to Block 50 production and powered by the General Electric F110-GE-129. Chilean Vipers have the ITT Exelis ALQ-211 (V)4 AIDEWS pod, a complete electronic warfare and self-protection suite, maintenance software, Link 16 and the AN/APG-68(V)9 long-range radar. The Chilean Air Force also requested the arrival of the AIM-120C-7, Boeing GBU-31 JDAM and the AGM-84L Harpoon II, the Raytheon LGB GBU-16, the Rafael Python IV missile and the AN/AAQ lighting pod -28(V) LITENING. As of 2006, the F-16C/D Block 50M began to arrive in Chile. They are currently in service in Chile and the modernization of the complete fleet was recently announced.

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Crew:
- 1
Armament:
- Primary: one M-61A1 20mm multibarrel cannon with 500 rounds
- Secondary: AIM-120C-5/7 AMRAAM, Rafael Derby, Python IV, AIM-9P4 Sidewinder, AIM-9L/M Sidewinder, Griffin LGB, Opher LGB, GBU-10, GBU-12 Paveway II and III, GBU-31 JDAM, Raytheon LGB GBU-16, AGM-65F/G Maverick, AGM-84L Harpoon II.
Dimensions:
- Length: 14.8 m
- Wingspan: 9.8 m
- Height: 4.8 m
- Weight: 8,936 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight: 16,875 kg
Performance:
- Powerplant: General Electric F110-GE-129
- Thrust: 27,000 pounds
- Maximum speed: 2414 km/h
- Fuel capacity: 7,000 pounds internal, typical capacity, 12,000 pounds with two external tanks
- Range: more than 3221 km ferry range
- Service Ceiling: 15240 m