Is there a carrier version of the F-16?
The Vought/General Dynamics Model 1600 series was a fighter aircraft proposal designed for the United States Navy’s Navy Air Combat Fighter (NACF) program. The Model 1600 was a carrier-based derivative of the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, but lost to the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet.
How many F-16 does the Navy have?
40 F-16s
The US Navy operates 40 F-16s.
How many F-16 versions are there?
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon variants
F-16 Fighting Falcon | |
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Status | In service, in production |
Primary users | United States Air Force 25 other users (see operators page) |
Number built | 4,500+ |
Variants | General Dynamics F-16 VISTA |
Is the F-16 A naval aircraft?
Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976….General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
F-16 Fighting Falcon | |
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Role | Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter |
National origin | United States |
What aircraft does the US Navy use?
The F/A-18A and C are single seat aircraft. The F/A-18B and D are dual-seaters. The B model is used primarily for training, while the D model is the current Navy aircraft for attack, tactical air control, forward air control and reconnaissance squadrons.
How much does F-16 cost?
The F-16C/D had a unit cost of US$18.8 million (1998). Operational cost per flight hour has been estimated at $7,000 to $22,470 or $24,000, depending on calculation method.
Which Air Force bases have F-16’s?
New Aggressor Squadron At Nellis Air Force Base Will Have Both F-16s And F-35s 65th Aggressor Squadron will be re-established in 2021 and it will feature newer F-16s to complement its F-35s.
What does F-16 stand for?
This page is all about the meaning, abbreviation and acronym of F16 explaining the definition or meaning and giving useful information of similar terms. F16 Stands For : Dos screen text font – height 16 pixels (fntcol13.zip)