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Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurbofan
ApplicationAttack, Fighter
Final assembly Greenville (Donaldson Field)
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Single turbofan jet engine, supersonic multirole fighter aircraft.

Designed for maximum manoeuvrability in air combat. Light weight airframe constructed from 80% aluminium alloys, 8% steel, 3% composites, and 1.5% titanium. Aluminium alloy, cropped delta wings are blended into fuselage with conformal fuel tanks maximising fuel capacity contributing to long range of aircraft. Stabilators, two ventral fins beneath the fuselage and leading edge flaps are aluminium honeycomb with graphite epoxy laminate. F-16 was the first aircraft to use fly-by-wire control system.

One or two seat cockpit with frameless, polycarbonate bubble canopy provides pilot(s) with 360 degree view. Pilot is seated in a 30 degree reclined Martin Baker ejection seat for reduced effect of g-force with side mounted control stick and Boeing joint helmet-mounted cueing system (JHMCS), facing a Centre Pedestal Display (CPD) with a high resolution 6” x 8” screen for enhanced tactical imagery and digital display of flight instrument data. Nose radome fitted with Northrop Grumman advanced APG-83 AESA radar. Situational awareness is further enhanced with Legion-ES IRST21 (Infrared Search and Track) sensor suite and Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP).

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Lockheed Martin F-16A/B 1973 / 1974 1985 Initial single-seat/two-seat variants.
Lockheed Martin F-16C/D 1984 / 1984 Upgraded single-seat/two-seat variants.
Lockheed Martin F-16E/F 1999 / 2003 Further enhanced single-seat/two-seat variant with more powerful engine.
Lockheed Martin F-16I 2001 / 2003 Two-seater variant for Israel.
Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper 2013 / 2015 Upgraded avionics variant.
Lockheed Martin F-21 2019 / Indian Air Force Variant.
Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A 2021 / 2021 Modified F-16D Block 30 Peace Marble II aircraft upgraded with Block 40 avionics one-of-a-kind training aircraft

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Supply chain

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Design Design (2)
Materials Coatings (1) Composites (1) Lubricants (1) Metals (2) Non-metal Materials (1)
Components Active Electronic Components (3) Actuation (2) Covers & Accessories (1) Electrical Components (5) Fasteners (1) Fibre Optics (1) Lighting (4) Mechanical Components (3) Non-Mechanical Components (2) Passive Electronic Components (2) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (1) Structural Components (10) Valves (2)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (9) Crew Seating (1) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (3) Weapons Systems (7)
Avionics Avionic Components (2) Communications (Airborne) (4) Flight and Data Management (3) Indicators and Instruments (4) Landing Guidance Systems (1) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (4) Warning Systems (2)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (1) Electrical Power Systems (3) Engine Components (7) Engines (2) Fuel Systems (6) Power Transmission (1)
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Design / Design

AFRL (Airforce Research Laboratory) Analysis Research/Consulting Services: Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System GCAS, jointly developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Analysis Research/Consulting Services: Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System GCAS, jointly developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Materials / Coatings

Valence Everett Analysis | News Conductive Coatings: Conductivity testing; Fuel Tank Coatings:

Materials / Composites

Socomore (Dysol) Analysis Epoxy Resins: Precatalysed sheet moldable shim material

Materials / Lubricants

Valence Everett Analysis | News Penetrants: Penetrant inspection

Materials / Metals

Carpenter Technology - Latrobe Operations Analysis Steel: High purity vacuum remelted steels
Kencoa Aerospace (was HGMC) Analysis Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Fabrication of precision sheet metal

Materials / Non-metal Materials

PPG Aerospace Sealants & Coatings Analysis Fluoroelastomer Sealants: Sealant caps

Components / Active Electronic Components

CAES (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions) Analysis | News Electronic Components: Frequency synthesizer and integrated RF assemblies for L3Harris Viper Shield
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies Analysis | News Electronic Components: Electronic assemblies for fire control radar system
Interconnect Wiring Analysis | News Electronic Harnesses:

Components / Actuation

Arkwin Industries Inc. Analysis Mechanical Actuators: Landing gear door, retract & speed brake actuators
Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems Analysis | News Rotary Actuators: Leading edge flap rotary actuators & attachment tie bars

Components / Covers & Accessories

Lockheed Martin AeroParts, Inc. Analysis | News Engine Covers & Tents: Aft engine access covers

Components / Electrical Components

Co-Operative Industries Aerospace & Defense Analysis Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring harnesses
E-T-A Circuit Breakers Analysis Thermal Circuit Breakers: High performance circuit breakers
R&D Electronics Inc Analysis | News Wire Harnesses: Wire assembly kits, electrical panels and wire harnesses
Rossell Techsys Analysis Wire Harnesses: ; Electromechanical Assemblies: Matrix panel assembly - part of aircraft electrical wiring system in wings
Safran Electrical & Power Villemur Analysis Wire Harnesses:

Components / Fasteners

Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG Analysis Solid Rivets: Aeronautical rivets

Components / Fibre Optics

Aurora Optics, Inc. Analysis Fibre Optic Cable Splicers: Fibre optic cable splicing solutions

Components / Lighting

Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: NVIS anti-collision lights, landing/taxi light assembly, navigation lights, tail position lights, power supplies
Control Products Corporation Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Exterior lights
FTG Aerospace Inc. Analysis Instrumentation Lighting: Integrally-lit display and control panels
Hoffman Engineering Corporation Analysis | News Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Interior lighting

Components / Mechanical Components

Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Impellers:
Essex Industries Analysis Control Grips: Sidestick control grip
Voss Industries Inc. Analysis Clamps: Clamping, coupling and ducting products

Components / Non-Mechanical Components

Globe Engineering Co., Inc. Analysis Tube Assemblies: Complex tube assemblies
Kreisler Manufacturing Analysis Tube Assemblies: tube and pipe components and assemblies for the engines.

Components / Passive Electronic Components

Custom Electronics, Inc. Analysis Capacitors: Capacitor assembly
TTTech Computertechnik AG Analysis Data Bus: Time-triggered protocol (TTP) for Honeywell's Modular Aerospace control (MAC) in the F110 FADEC system

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Flexial Corporation Analysis Sensors/Transducers: Altitude sensor & actuator

Components / Structural Components

Accurus Aerospace Athens, LLC Analysis Metal Structures:
Bandy Manufacturing Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Fuel strainer door cover
BAZ Airborne Components & Assemblies Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Structural parts and assemblies for fuselage made from aluminium and steel
CTR Aero Analysis Precision Machined Parts:
Duke Manufacturing Analysis Metal & Alloy Castings:
Kanfit Ltd Analysis Metal Structures: Primary metallic parts
Kencoa Aerospace (was HGMC) Analysis Precision Machined Parts:
Magellan Aerospace Corp. Analysis | News Metal & Alloy Castings: Complex magnesium and aluminium castings
Seanair Machine Company Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Structural parts and weapon delivery components
Wipro Givon Ltd (was H.R. Givon) Analysis Metal Structures:

Components / Valves

Essex Industries Analysis Solenoid Valves: Solenoid-operated radar cooling valve
The Lee Company Analysis Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: ; Hydraulic System Valves: ; Pressure Control Valves:

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

BAE Systems Electronic Systems Analysis | News Aircraft & Helicopter Controllers: Digital Flight Control Computer for Block 40, 50, 60 and 70 aircraft
Elbit Systems Cyclone Ltd Analysis | News Aircraft Control Surfaces: Leading edge flaps, horizontal stabilizers, ventral fins, rudders & centreline pylons
General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems Analysis Radomes: Wideband radomes
Hellenic Aerospace Industry S.A. Analysis Fuselage Sections: F1 fuel tank side panels
Irvin-GQ (Airborne Systems Ltd.) Analysis Drogue Parachutes: Greek/Turkish (Block 30/40) and Israeli (F-16C/D)
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. - LAHAV Aero-Structures Analysis | News Wings: Wings, vertical fins
Korean Air Aerospace Division Analysis Wings: Wing, horizontal stabiliser; Fuselage Sections: Aft fuselage
PPG Transparencies Analysis Transparent Canopies: Polycarbonate bubble canopy
PZL-Mielec, a Sikorsky Company Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z.o.o. Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Rear fuselage, centre fuselage, cockpit structure, cockpit side panel and forward equipment bay

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. Analysis Ejector Seats: US18E ejection seat with neck protection device & head support panel with an IGQ6000 parachute

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

The Lee Company Analysis Hydraulic Filters: ; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors:

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Collins Aerospace, Wheels and Brakes Analysis | News Aircraft Wheels: ; Carbon Brakes:
Fokker Landing Gear Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear system production
Triumph Integrated Systems - Mechanical Solutions - Connecticut Analysis Brake System Components: Brake valve assembly

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

BAE Systems Platform Solutions Analysis | News IFF Interrogators: AIFF system
Collins Aerospace, ISR Systems Analysis Photo Reconnaissance: Airborne electro-optic reconaissance systems
L3Harris Technologies (was Harris Electronic Systems) Analysis | News Weapons Countermeasures: AN/ALQ-211 suite of integrated RF countermeasures; Electronic Warfare Systems: Advanced integrated defensive EW suite; Electronic Warfare Systems: Viper Shield ; Interceptor Fire Control Radar: Continous wave illuminator
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Analysis Command, Control & Intelligence Systems: Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) and Legion-ES IRST21 (Infrared Search and Track) sensor suite
Metronor AS Analysis | News Weapons Sights: HarmoLign boresights
Northrop Grumman Misson Systems (was Electronic Systems) Analysis | News Radar Reconnaissance Equipment: APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR)
Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) Analysis | News Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Advanced combat radar

Avionics / Avionic Components

Firan Technology Group (FTG) Analysis | News Control Panels: LED lighted acrylic panels and panel assemblies
Sypris Electronics, LLC Analysis | News Avionics Racks: Electronic assemblies for the Honeywell Digital Flight Control Computer

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Andrea Systems LLC Analysis Onboard Intercom Systems: In-line amplifiers
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: N/ARN-118 Tacan; Radio Communications Equipment: ARC-190 HF radio; Transceivers: AN/ARC-186 VHF AM/FM transceiver; Onboard Intercom Systems: AN/AIC 18/25 intercom
Orbit Communication Systems Inc. Analysis Radio Communications Equipment: Combat 3D Audio Management System (3D-AMS)
Rohde & Schwarz Analysis | News Transceivers: VHF/UHF airborne transceivers for secure voice and data transmission; Radio Communications Equipment: Airborne radiocommunications - AN/ARC-238 software defined R&S MR6000R/L radios

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Elbit Systems of America Analysis | News Flight Management Systems: Center Pedestal Display cockpit system; Onboard Computers: Enhanced stores management computer
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Cockpit Video Displays: Multifunction displays
L3 Electronic System Services Analysis | News Cockpit Control Systems: Data entry display and power supply

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Elbit Systems Electro-Optics (El-Op) Analysis | News Head-Up Displays: Head-on display and reconnaissance IOP
Elbit Systems of America Analysis | News Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) II
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Air Data Computers: Central air data computer
QED/Inc. Analysis Pressure Indicators: Hydraulic pressure gauges

Avionics / Landing Guidance Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Instrument Landing Systems: AN/ARN-108 ILS

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News GPS:
Hanwha Systems Analysis Tacan Receivers:
Honeywell Aerospace, Sensor & Guidance Products Analysis Inertial Components & Systems: H-423 inertial navigation system
Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems Analysis Inertial Components & Systems: LN-260 fibre optic gyro inertial navigation system (INS)

Avionics / Warning Systems

BAE Systems Electronic Systems Analysis | News Collision Avoidance Systems/TCAS: Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Systems for Block 30 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Analysis Collision Avoidance Systems/TCAS: Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System GCAS, jointly developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Collins Aerospace, Power Systems Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: T-62T-40-8 Jet Fuel Starter

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

GE Aviation Electrical Power (Dayton) Analysis Generating Systems: Generators & control units
Interconnect Wiring Analysis | News Cable Assemblies:
TAT Israel Analysis | News Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Emergency power unit

Power Systems / Engine Components

Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) Analysis Engine Housings: Engine cases (for Pratt & Whitney F100)
AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Analysis Oil Coolers: Oil cooler assembly
Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Turbine Engine Blades: Turbine airfoils
Composites Horizons LLC Analysis Engine Parts: Exhaust flaps, engine ducts
Hellenic Aerospace Industry S.A. Analysis Engine Parts: Air inlet, engine access cover
Lockheed Martin AeroParts, Inc. Analysis | News Engine Parts: Engine access doors; Engine Inlets:
Terma AS Analysis | News Engine Pylons: Centre-line pylon

Power Systems / Engines

GE Aircraft Engines Analysis | News Turbofan Engines: (F110 - Lockheed Martin F-16C/D - F110-GE-129; Lockheed Martin F-16E/F - F110-GE-132; Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper - F110-GE-129 )
Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Analysis | News Turbofan Engines: (F100-PW - Lockheed Martin F-16C/D - F100-PW-229; Lockheed Martin F-16I - F100-PW-229 )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Fuel Management Systems: Fuel management system
Elbit Systems Cyclone Ltd Analysis | News Fuel Tanks & Systems: External 600 gallon tanks & pylon
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. - LAHAV Aero-Structures Analysis | News Fuel Tanks & Systems: Conformal fuel tanks
Kanfit Ltd Analysis Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel tank covers
Lockheed Martin AeroParts, Inc. Analysis | News Fuel Tanks & Systems: F-1 fuel tank
Parker Meggitt Polymers & Composites HQ Analysis Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel tanks

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls - Engine Components Analysis Shafts & Shaft Assemblies: Power take off shaft

Production / Machining

PaR Systems, Inc. Analysis Drilling Equipment: Wing skin defastening system

Production / Manufacturing Services

Lockheed Martin Greenville Analysis | News Final Assembly:
Tata Advanced Systems Limited Analysis | News Final Assembly: Producing the F-16 Block 70 in India, in partnership with Lockheed Martin

Production / Metal Processes

Valence Everett Analysis | News Etching: Pre-penetrant etch of aluminium

Production / Surface Treatment

Valence Everett Analysis | News Anodizing Services: Thin film sulfuric

Production / Tooling

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Tooling: Tools

Testing / Test Services

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. Analysis Environmental Testing Services:
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Analysis Testing Services: Flight tests of Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System GCAS
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