With the decision taken on January 27, the United States paved the way for the sale of F-16 Viper Block 70 aircraft and Block 70 modernization kits to Turkey. The dispute process, which started with the payment for the purchase of F-35 and the USA not making the sale, seems to have reached a conclusion. So, what are the technical specifications of the F-16 Viper Block 70 aircraft that Turkey will purchase? Here are the details about the subject…
F-16 Viper Block 70 technical specifications and details!
Turkey was given the green light for the F-16 Viper Block 70 aircraft, which came to the fore with the F-35 crisis. Regarding the issue, the United States approved Turkey’s purchase of these aircraft. The decision is currently pending in the committee. Sales will take place with the approval of the committee.
In this context, Turkey will purchase 40 F-16 Viper Block 70 and Block 70 modernization kits as part of the 23 billion dollar payment. With the modernization kits, F-16 aircraft, currently Block 30 and Block 50, will be moved to Block 70 status.
F-16 Viper Block 70 technical specifications table!
The information given below is specified for the F-16 Block 70 aircraft in the “general classification” produced by Locheed Martin. Features may vary depending on the configurations sold to the countries.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Motor | F110-GE-132 |
| Losing Power | 29.000 pound |
| Wingspan | 9.48 metre |
| Length | 15.03 metre |
| Height | 5.09 metre |
| Curb Weight | 8.582 kg |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 21.772 kg |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 (2.124 km/saat) |
| Range | 3.900 km |
| Servan Ceiling | 50.000 feet (15.240 metre) |
Weapons:
- AIM-120 AMRAAM
- AIM-9 Sidewinder
- GBU-12 Paveway II
- AGM-88 HARM
- JDAM
- CBU-105
Electronic Systems:
- APG-83 SABR AESA radar
- AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic harp packages
- Link 16 datalink
- Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)
- AN/APX-118 IFF sistemi
Added Features:
- Improved cockpit
- IRST capability with Legion Pod
- Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (GCAS)
- 6″x8″ high resolution color multifunction display (CPD)
- Improved weapon stations
- APG-83 AESA radar, similar to F-35 and F-22 radars
- Ability to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions simultaneously
So, what do you think about the F-16 Viper Block 70 technical features? We are waiting your comments!
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