description: 'The F-16C is a single seat, single engine multirole fighter that was
  developed in the 1970s. More than 4,500 units were manufactured and are operated
  today by 26 countries where the aircraft performs numerous missions that include
  air superiority, close air support, precision bombing, air defense suppression,
  reconnaissance and more. Few other aircraft can match its versatility, maneuverability,
  firepower, and huge production numbers.


  Nicknamed the Viper by its pilots, the F-16 was designed with a reclined seating
  position for high G tolerance and a single-piece bubble canopy for exceptional visibility
  and comfort. Its lightweight and powerful F-110-GE-129 engines provide a greater
  than 1:1 thrust ratio.


  Housed in the nose of the Viper is a multifunction APG-68(V)5 radar. The aircraft
  can also be equipped with multiple sensors such as the LITENING targeting pod and
  HARM Targeting System (HTS).


  The Viper is armed for air-to-air combat with Sidewinders, AMRAAMs, and an internal
  20mm 6-barrel Gatling gun. It can also be loaded with a wide range of air-to-ground
  weapons that include general purpose bombs, rockets, canister munition, Mavericks,
  laser- and GPS-guided bombs, and more'
introduced: 1991
manufacturer: General Dynamics
origin: USA
price: 20
role: Multirole Fighter
variants:
  F-16CM Fighting Falcon (Block 50): {}
  F-2A: {}