.jpg "F-16C Blk52+ Adv Multipurpose fighter. First flight: - © Konstantinos Panitsidis")
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Introduction in Hellenic Air Force in: -
335th Squadron “Tiger”
336th Squadron “Olympus”
Location: 116th CW – Araxos Air Base
Year of establishment: 1941 (336th Sq: 1943)
Subordination: 116th Combat Wing
Aircraft serving: F16C/D Block52+ Advanced (F-16M Block 52+Advanced)
Mission: The primary mission is to support Hellenic Tactical Air Force Command projects during any period of peace, crisis or war.
The F-16C/D Block 52+ Adv is the evolution of the F-16 Block52. Advanced electronics have been integrated into the aircraft. It equips the 335th Squadron “Tiger” and 336 Squadron “Olympos”.
Technical specifications
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DESIGNER
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Lockeed Martin |
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COUNTRY
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USA |
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TYPE
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Multipurpose fighter |
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CREW
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1 |
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POWER-PLANT
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One Pratt Whitney F-100-PW-229 turbofan engine |
| Thrust, kgf | 1x13.154 |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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15,03
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Height, m
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5,09
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Wing span, m
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9,45
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Wing area m2
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27,87
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| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 19.187 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 12.003 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 8.273 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 3.105 |
| Warload, kg | - |
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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2.145 |
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Maximum speed in low height, km/h
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1.436 |
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Maximum overload, g
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9
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Rate of climb, m/min
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16.500
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| Service ceiling, m | 17.200 |
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Ferry range , km
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3.943
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| Combat range, km | 579 |
| ARMAMENT | 1x30 mm cannon General Electric M61A1 Vulcan (511 rounds). Number external hardpoints: 9. Air-to-air missile AIM-9L/M/P Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM Air-to-surface missile AGM-65 Maverick ή AGM-88 HARM. Bombs AGM-145A/B JSOW, Paveway II/III,bombs Mk.82, Mk.83 or Mk.84, Anti-ship missile AGM-84 Harpoon. pod GPU-5/A with 30 mm canon. |