[RD G4] F-16D Block 52 V1.0
Lockheed Martin F-16D Block 52 Version 1.0 Based On F-16C -Have Glass V-
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The Republic of Singapore Air Force operates 62 F-16 Fighting Falcons, all of which are advanced F-16C/D/D+ Block 52 aircraft. These aircraft are equiped with state-of the-art armament, including AIM-120 AMRAAM and the Israeli Python V missile linked to a DASH-3 Helmet Mounted Sight.
In the September of 2023, During the 55th Anniversary of RSAF Open House, Singapore announced the upgrade of F-16C/D/D+ with Python V made by Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, incorporated with a new imaging infrared (IIR) seeker with an improved signal processing system and an improved onboard inertial measurement unit (IMU) that provides the weapon with lock-on-after-launch (LOAL) capabilities, along with the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) and the Display and Sight Helmet System (DASH) .
The upgrade includes the replacement of a mechanical radar with Northdrop Grumman AN/APG-83 AESA Radar.
The weapon was incorporated into the RSAF's fleet of upgraded F-16 C/D/D+ fighters as part of the aircraft's mid-life upgrade (MLU) programme. The majority of the work is carried out locally at ST Engineering
Features
- Aerial refueling
- Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
- G-limiter (+9, -3.5, simulated pilot)
- Uses WBD V2.5.5
Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Multirole strike fighter
Crew: 2
Radar: AN/APG-83 active electronically scanned array (AESA)
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 (79.2 kN dry, 129.7 kN w/ afterburner)
Author’s Notes
- Controls included in craft instructions
Changelog
- 10/09/2023 V1.0 Initial Release
In-Game Name: [RD G4] F-16D Block 52
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor F-16C -Have Glass V-
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 34.0ft (10.4m)
- Length 49.8ft (15.2m)
- Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 37,951lbs (17,214kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.767
- Wing Loading 113.3lbs/ft2 (553.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 335.0ft2 (31.1m2)
- Drag Points 2107
Parts
- Number of Parts 479
- Control Surfaces 1
- Performance Cost 1,948