chile F-16D Block 50M

Chilean_Thunder · June 8, 2023

F-16D 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. The two-seater F-16D integrated into the upper part of the aircraft a large backbone that accommodates avionics for interdiction and depth attack functions, as well as full avionics in the second cockpit. They are currently in service in Chile and the modernization of the complete fleet was recently announced.

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Crew:
- 2
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