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Lockheed MartinAeronautics CompanyP.O. Box 748Fort Worth, TX 76101www.lockheedmartin.com

Trusted by Friends,

Feared by FoesWhy is the F-16 the worlds most sought-ater ghter?

Two answers: The aircrat is trusted by its riends and

eared by its oes. Thats why the F-16 soars above all

others as the international avorite. Nations around the

world have evaluated the variety o choices available

and consistently selected the F-16, the worlds most

capable, best-value multirole ghter available. More than

4,400 F-16s have been produced or 25 countries with

52 ollow-on buys by 14 customersa key indicator o

customer satisaction. These customers have experienced

the perormance and reliability o the F-16 rsthand;

they rearm the high quality o the aircrat. Nations that

operate the F-16 have made an important commitment

to their citizens national deense. To that end, no other

ghter can match the F-16s record . . . because no

other ghter comes close to oering all its strengths.

Proven. Eective. Aordable. Reliable. Ready.

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Modern Avionics, Sensors andSystems Capabilities

Advanced Cockpit. Color multiunction

displays provide the primary interace

with sensors and weapons and give the pilot

exceptional awareness o the battlespace

through tactical situation ormats. Cockpit

and external lighting are ully compatible

with night vision goggles. The helmet-

mounted cueing system, combined with high

o-boresight missiles, provides increased

lethality against air threats, and the same

helmet allows or quick acquisition and

engagement o ground targets as well.

The missionized two-seat version o

the F-16 ully integrates the advanced

weapons system into a two-person

crew concept, boosting survivability

and situational awareness in high-

workload environments. Advanced

autopilot and autothrottle modes

decrease pilot workload.Automatic aircrat recovery

eatures and state-o-the-art

ground collision avoidance

systems increase saety.

Latest Avionics.

Integration o advanced avionics with new, sophisticated computers oers aster speed

and greater memory to support advanced systems and weapons. The new computers are

ar more reliable and, by using the modular approach to systems design, have signicantly

reduced maintenance costs. The modularity o new processors and sotware allows or

continuous growth and modication. When coupled with the vast network o worldwide

users, the F-16 oers aordable updates throughout the lie o the program. Only the

F-16 oers this proven roadmap o continuous capability enhancements.

Multimode Radar. The F-16 is available

with both advanced multimode mechanically

scanned and Active Electronically Scanned

Aperture (AESA) radars. These radars

acilitate all-weather targeting, while also

providing high-resolution ground target

detection and imaging. Multiple modes

support all acets o the tactical environment.

Todays mechanically scanned radar

incorporates modern electronic technology

that greatly improves reliability and

maintainability. The AESA-equipped

F-16 oers the added benet o electronic

beam scanning that enables air-to-air

and air-to-ground radar modes to interact

in near real time, so the pilot can use

both simultaneously.

Advanced Data Link. T

capability connects pilot

sensors and inormation

unparalleled awareness o

picture the right inorm

time. Incoming data can

pilot interace so that the

not overwhelming.

Survivability Features.

IR and RF signatures o t

the aircrat reduced detec

Modern threat warning sy

and internal electronic w

avoid the most advanced

agility, excellent pilot situ

buried uel lines and uel

combine to reduce the F-

to attack. Critical system

and shielding enhance su

Improved-Thrust Enginoers a choice o the wor

engines the Pratt & Wh

the General Electric F110

29,000-pound thrust clas

are proven around the wo

demonstrated a record o

eciency, maintainability

Range and Payload. Co

signicantly extend F-16

persistence. They can be

and are aerodynamically

maximum range perormcompromising the F-16s

handling qualities. The la

deliver over 6,000 pound

on targets more than 900

away and return home w

The World Standard forMultirole Fighters

The F-16 oers exceptional versatility and more capability

than any multirole ghter available today. It is a true orce

multiplier and typically perorms multiple tactical roles

on most missions. Payload fexibility and operational

versatility are unmatched across the spectrum o air-to-air

and air-to-surace missions and it is ready to perorm

long-range strike or long-endurance loiter.

The F-16 has evolved into the most capable fourth-generation

multirole ghter available, building upon its legendary

combat record o over 400,000 combat sorties. It has proven

itsel during the last 18 years o continuous combat with the

U.S. Air Force. Signicant improvements in combat capability

have been incorporated rom lessons learned in this

real-world experience. These improvements include:

Autonomous, all-weather, day/night precision targeting

Range/endurance

All-weather precision weapons

Network-centric operations

Internal, advanced electronic warfare suite

The F-16 is the most proven, capable and aordable multirole

ghter available in the world today.