F-16 Desert Viper

The F-16E Viper is a development of the original F-16 Falcon that was adopted by the Democratic Republic Airforce.

They are also bigger then the standard F-16.

Block 62 Aircraft

 * F-16E Desert Viper: Current Production. The Current Production Desert Viper, it is equipped with Fly-By-Optic (Fiber Optics) that gives it quicker reaction times, support for the IRIS-T Based AIM-11X Sidekick Missile, MICA-EM Based AIM-155X Spyder Missile and various other missiles.
 * F-16F Desert Viper: Current Production. Same as the F-16E Desert Viper, but a two seater for training and as a frontline fighter.

Block 72 Aircraft

 * F-16E Desert Viper: Planned Production. The Block 72 Desert Viper is a planned version to be built, it will incorporate two 20mm guns mounted on starboard and port, a new cockpit, enhanced Fly-By-Optic technology, greater JHMCS support, increased engine power, increased range and other minor improvements, including restructured wings.

Specifications (F-16E Block 72)
General Characteristics


 * Crew: 1 (Or 2 F-16F Block 72)
 * Length: 50 Feet, 11 Inches
 * Wingspan: 36 Feet, 6 Inches
 * Height: 15 Feet, 5 Inches
 * Wing Area: 375 Feet²
 * Empty Weight: 21,000 Pounds
 * Loaded Weight: 33,000 Pounds
 * Max Takeoff Weight: 48,700 Pounds
 * Powerplant: 1x General Electric F110-GE-129 Turbofan
 * Dry Thrust: 17,000 Pounds Per Foot
 * With Afterburner: 29,500 Pounds Per Foot

Performance


 * Maximum Speed:
 * At Sea Level: Mach 1.2
 * At Altitude: Mach 2.0 (1,333 Knots)
 * Combat Radius: 520 Miles
 * Ferry Radius: 2,260 Miles
 * Service Ceiling: 50,000 Feet+
 * Rate of Climb: 50,000 Feet/Min
 * Wing Loading: 88.3 Pounds Per Foot²
 * Thrust/Weight: 1.095

Armament


 * Guns: 2x 20mm (0.787 in) M63 Single Barrel Revolver Cannon (520 Rounds)
 * Hardpoints:
 * 2x Wing Tips
 * 8x Under-wing
 * 3x Under Fuselage Pylon (2 of 3 for Sensors)


 * Rockets:


 * Missiles:
 * Air-To-Air Missiles
 * 8x AIM-11X Block III Sidekick
 * 8x AIM-155X Block III Spyder
 * 8x AIM-188A Joint Dual Role Air Dominance Missile
 * 8x AIM-200 Ares Dual Role Air Dominance Missile


 * Air-To-Ground Missiles