F-16B

Fighter Jetconfirmed

F-16B

The F-16B is a two-seat variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, primarily designed for training and conversion purposes. It retains most of the combat capabilities of the single-seat F-16A, allowing it to be used for operational missions as well.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)
Introduced1978
StatusIn service
Speed2,175 km/h
Range4,220 km
Crew2
Weight19.2 t

History

Developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) in the United States and entering service in 1978, the F-16B is used for pilot training and familiarization with the F-16's advanced systems and flight characteristics.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States4confirmed
Turkey—
Taiwan12confirmed

Text adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons; see the Wikipedia article for author and license.

Related