Engineering:Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper

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Short description: Fighter jet
F-16V Viper
F-16V C/D Block 70/72
F-16 PoBIT
Royal Bahraini Air Force F-16 Block 70 lands at Edwards Air Force Base
General information
TypeMultirole fighter
National originUnited States of America
ManufacturerProduction plant of the Lockheed Martin in Greenville, South Carolina[1]
DesignerLockheed Martin
Management and usageSee users
History
Manufactured2019-present (serial production)[1]
First flight2015[2]
In service2023-present[3]
PredecessorsF-16 Fighting Falcon

The Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper is a family of new and upgraded single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft developed from the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.[4] Improvements over the F-16 include the APG-83 AESA radar, upgraded avionics with a modern mission computer, enhanced cockpit displays, and electronic warfare suites such as the AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield. According to the manufacturer, the aircraft delivers fifth-generation fighter radar capabilities by leveraging hardware and software commonality with F-22 and F-35 AESA radars while extending service life and interoperability with stealth platforms.[4][5][6] Initially introduced to support export customers like Taiwan and Greece through both new production and retrofit options, the Viper configuration continues to be fielded and modernized by Lockheed Martin and international partners.[7][8] In United States Air Force inventory, the F-16 C/D Post Block Integration Team (PoBIT) modernization program is equivalent.[9]

Development

The F-16V (Block 70/72) began as Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive "Viper" upgrade announced at the Singapore Airshow on February 15, 2012, adding the AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar, a new mission computer/architecture, and cockpit enhancements.[10] An F-16V achieved its maiden flight with the AN/APG-83 on October 16, 2015, validating the configuration that would underpin both new-build Block 70/72 jets and global retrofit programs.[11]

Variants

Available as single-seat (C) or a twin-seat (D) configuration.

F-16V C/D Block 70
This version is powered by General Electric F110-GE-129 engine.[12]
F-16V C/D Block 72
This version is powered by Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engine.[12]
F-16V
This version is built by upgrading older F-16 versions to the same specification as the F-16 Block 70 and Block 72. F-16V is primarily made for the export market.
F-16 PoBIT
This version is similar to the F-16V and made for the United States Air Force to upgrade its older generation F-16s.[9]

Operational History

Royal Bahraini Air Force

In September 2017, the U.S. Department of State approved a Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain for 19 new-build F-16V and upgrade its 20 existing F-16C/D Block 40 to F-16V standard.

In June 2018, Bahrain finalized its order for 16 new-build F-16V.[13] On 8 March 2024, Bahrain received its first batch of F-16 Block 70.[14]

Hellenic Air Force

In October 2017, the U.S. approved the sale of 123 upgrade kits to Greece to bring their existing F-16C and D fighters up to the new F-16 Block 72 standard.[15] On 28 April 2018, Greece decided to upgrade 84 aircraft.[16] On 12 September 2022, Greece received its first upgraded F-16 Block 72 jets.[17][18] Hellenic Air Force F-16V jets participated in Ramstein Flag 2025.[19]

Republic of Korea Air Force

South Korea plans to upgrade 134 of its F-16C/D fleet to F-16V standard by November 2025.[20]

Slovak Air Force

First Slovak F-16C Block 70 arrives at Malacky Air Base

In April 2018, the U.s. Department of State approved a Foreign Military Sale to Slovakia for 14 new F-16Vs, pending approval from U.S. Congress.[21] The Defence Ministry of Slovakia announced on 11 July 2018 that it intends to purchase 14 F-16 Block 70 aircraft from Lockheed Martin to replace its aging fleet of Mikoyan MiG-29s.[22] The package, which includes armament and training, is worth €1.58 billion ($1.8 billion), and is Slovakia's largest military purchase in modern history. Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš signed the contract with Lockheed Martin representative Ana Wugofski in a press conference at the capital Bratislava on 12 December 2018.[23] [24][25] after the government approved the purchase.[26][27][28][29]

The first completed jet was unveiled by the manufacturer on 7 September 2023,[30] and first two aircraft were delivered to Slovakia on 22 July 2024.[31][32]

Bulgarian Air Force

Taiwanese Air Force

F-16V of the Taiwanese Air Force


On 18 November 2021, Taiwan commissioned the first F-16V Viper combat wing (upgraded fleet to Block 72).[33] On 28 March 2025, Lockheed Martin unveiled the first newly built F-16 Block 70 jet for Taiwan.[34][35]

Royal Moroccan Air Force

On 25 March 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense announced approvals for two sets of foreign military sales of F-16V hardware to Morocco; one for upgrading its existing 23 F-16s to the F-16V configuration, valued at $985.2 million; and the second for a batch of 25 new Block 72 airframes, 29 new engines, a package of precision-guided munitions, and training valued at $3.787 billion.[36][37]

Royal Jordanian Air Force

On 3 March 2020, It was announced that instead of upgrading, Royal Jordanian Air Force is now looking to buy the latest F-16 Block 70/72 model to replace its current fleet of older F-16s. As early as September 2017, the Royal Jordanian Air Force was working with the U.S. Air Force Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to begin the Viper Block-70 operational upgrade program. This study is still under way, but it is unclear whether, and when, it will apply where necessary congressional approvals are needed to sell these possibilities to Jordan.[38]

Turkish Air Force

On 30 September 2021, Turkey sent a formal request to the United States to purchase 40 new F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft and nearly 80 kits to modernize its F-16C/D fighters to F-16 Block 70/72 variant.[39] Turkey later cancelled the upgrade kits from the deal and decided to modernize F-16s locally.[40]

Polish Air Force

On 13 August 2025, Poland signed a deal of $3.8 billion to upgrade its 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ to the Viper variant F-16 Block 72.[41][42]

Potential operators

Philippines

In 2021, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency approved the Philippines' purchase of 12 F-16s worth an estimated US$2.43 billion. However, the Philippines has yet to complete this deal due to financial constraints with negotiations ongoing.[43] In April 2025, the possible sale of 20 F-16s were approved, upgrading the previous approval made by DSCA.[44][45] It was reported in May 2025 that Lockheed Martin was interested in developing a facility similar to the Center for Innovation and Security Solutions in Abu Dhabi, depending on the success of the F-16s being sold.[46]

Vietnam

In 2025, multiple news channels reported that Vietnam is finalizing an agreement to purchase at least 24 F-16s, possibly the F-16V variant.[47][48]

Peru

In July 2025, the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) announced that it will acquire 24 multirole fighters (20 single-seat aircraft and 4 twin-seat aircraft) for a total of US$3.5 billion[49] to renew its aging fleet of Mirage 2000P, MiG-29 and Sukhoi Su-25. The candidates are the American F-16 Viper, the French Rafale F4 and the Swedish Gripen E/F.[50] The agreement is scheduled to be signed in mid-June 2026; however, President José María Balcázar indicated that the decision would favor the U.S. fighters.[51]

Operators

  •  Bahrain - The Royal Bahraini Air Force operates 10 newly built single-seat F-16C Block 70s and 6 newly built dual-seat F-16D Block 70s.[52]
  •  Bulgaria - The Bulgarian Air Force ordered 10 newly built single-seat F-16C Block 70s and 6 newly built dual-seat F-16D Block 70s in two batches. Bulgaria received its first batch of 8 aircraft between April-December 2025.[53][54]
  •  Greece - The Hellenic Air Force ordered 84 F-16Vs to be built by upgrading older versions of F-16s. As of September 2025, Greece has received 42 (upgraded) F-16V jets.[55]
  •  Jordan - The Royal Jordanian Air Force ordered 12 newly built F-16 C/D Block 70s.[12]
  • Template:MOR - The Royal Moroccan Air Force ordered 25 newly built F-16 C/D Block 72s and 23 F-16Vs to be built by upgrading older versions of F-16s.[56][57][58]
  •  Poland - The Polish Air Force ordered 48 F-16V to be built by upgrading older versions of F-16s.
  •  Republic of China: The Republic of China Air Force operates 139 F-16Vs built by upgrading older versions of F-16s and 66 newly built F-16 C/D Block 70s to be delivered.[59][60]
  •  South Korea - The South Korean Air Force is upgrading it's older generation F-16s to the F-16Vs locally under license from the Lockheed Martin.[61]
  •  Slovakia - The Slovak Air Force ordered 12 newly built single-seat F-16C Block 70s and 2 newly built dual-seat F-16D Block 70s.[62][63] As of February 2026, Slovakia has received 10 of the 14 jets.[64]
  •  Turkey - The Turkish Air Force ordered 40 new F-16 Block 70s.[40]
  •  United States - The United States Air Force to upgrade 608 older version of the F-16s to the F-16 PoBIT standard.[9]

Specifications (F-16V C/D Block 70/72)

Artistic illustration of F-16C Block 70 with conformal fuel tank

Data from Lockheed Martin Product Card[65]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 (F-16C) or 2 (F-16D)
  • Length: 49.3 ft/15.027 m
  • Height: 16.7 ft/5.090 m
  • Wingspan: 31.0 ft/9.449 m
  • Empty Weight: 20,300 lb/9,207 kg
  • Maximum TOGW: 48,000 lb/21,772 kg
  • Optional Conformal Fuel Tanks (Right/Left): 220 Gallon
  • Powerplant: 1 x GE F110-GE-129 engine for Block 70 aircraft (PW F100-PW-229 engine for Block 72 aircraft)

Performance

  • Speed: 1,500 mph (Mach 2+)
  • Engine Thrust Class: 29,000 lb/13,000 kg

Armament[66]

  • Guns: 1 x M61Aa 20 mm Vulcan Cannon
  • Rocket Pods:
    • LAU-68/131
    • LAU-3/5003
  • Air-to-air missiles:
  • Air-to-ground missiles:
    • AGM-65 Maverick/AGM-65 Laser Maverick
    • AGM-84L Harpoon
    • AGM-84K SLAM-ER
    • AGM-88 HARM
    • AGM-154 JSOW
    • AGM-158 JASSM/JASSM-ER
  • Guided bombs:
    • GBU-10 Paveway II 2000lb
    • GBU-12 Paveway II 500lb
    • GBU-16 Paveway II 1000lb
    • GBU-24 Paveway III 2000lb
    • GBU-31 (V) JDAM 2000lb
    • GBU-64 JDAM-ER 2000lb
    • GBU-73 Paragon
    • GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II 500lb
    • GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II 2000lb
    • GBU-56 (V) Laser JDAM 2000lb
    • GBU-53 SDB II StormBreaker
    • GBU-39 SDB I
    • GBU-32 JDAM 1000lb
    • GBU-54 Laser JDAM 500lb
    • GBU-62 JDAM-ER 500lb
    • GBU-38 JDAM 500lb

Avionics

  • APG-83 AESA radar
  • Viper Shield Electronic Warfare suite[67]

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  67. ↑ "Viper Shield™ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 All-digital Electronic Warfare Suite | L3Harris® Fast. Forward." (in en). https://www.l3harris.com/all-capabilities/viper-shield-alq-254v1-all-digital-electronic-warfare-suite. 

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