General Dynamics F-16C Viper Block 52 Version 5.11
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The F-16C Fighting Falcon, more commonly referred to as “Viper” (a moniker that has practically replaced the original name), was originally envisioned as a lightweight air-to-air fighter. However it evolved into a multirole throughout its service, a change made possible by the overdesigned airframe, which had double the structural lifespan requested. The F-16 was the first aircraft designed to be intentionally aerodynamically unstable, using a fly-by-wire system to maintain controlled flight. In addition to a high thrust-to-weight ratio, this allows the F-16 to be extremely nimble compared to its contemporaries, especially in the two-circle. The Block 52 C-model incorporates an improved engine, avionics, and weapons compatibility.
The F-16 is the most widely used fixed-wing aircraft in military service, being operated by the United States, Israel, Pakistan, Turkey, Denmark, and Venezuela, among several other countries. It is also the aircraft used by the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” who operate the F-16C and twin-seat F-16D. Additionally, there have been several upgrade programs for F-16’s. Read more...
Features
- Funky-by-wire stabilization (FBW) (rate, AOA)
- Auto flaps
- Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
- G-limiter (+9.0, -3.5, FBW)
- Aerial refueling
- Wing flex
- Uses WBD V2.10.8
Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Multirole fighter, Air superiority fighter
Crew: 1
Powerplant: 1x F100-PW-229 (79 kN dry, 129.7 kN w/ afterburner)
Fuel: ~40 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x M61A1 Vulcan (511 rpg)
Livery: Std. USAF two-tone gray w/ blue band
Configurations
Def.Config Multirole, Dumb bombs, Extended range
2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x Mk84 LDGP, 2x Drop tank (+~58 min), 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Alt.Config.1 Air superiority, Extended range
4x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x Drop tank (+~58 min), 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Alt.Config.2 Multirole, PGM (GPS), Extended range
2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x GBU-38 JDAM, 2x Drop tank (+~58 min), 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Alt.Config.3 SEAD, AGM (Anti-radiation), ECM, Extended range
2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AGM-88C HARM, 2x Drop tank (+~58 min), 1x AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING, 1x AN/ASQ-213 HTS, 1x AN/ALQ-184 (short), 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Alt.Config.4 Multirole, AGM (Laser, IR), Extended range
2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AGM-65E Maverick, 2x AGM-65F Maverick, 1x AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING, 2x Drop tank (+~58 min), 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Alt.Config.5 Multirole, PGM (Laser), Dumb bombs
2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x GBU-12 Paveway II, 6x Mk82 LDGP, 1x AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING, 1x Drop tank (+~13 min), 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Cln.Config. Clean
60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Bandit Enemy AI
4x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares
Author’s Notes
- Controls included in craft instructions.
- Extending/Retracting the landing gear rapidly will glitch the landing gear animation.
- Be careful when dropping PGM’s. Not facing your target may cause it to collide with your own aircraft. Dropping at an insufficient altitude or at too close of a distance to the target will result in a miss.
- Dropping PGM's in slow motion will cause the missile trail to show.
XML Changelog
- 03/16/2024 V5.11: Updated to WBD V2.10.8. Fixed some wobbly pylons.
- 02/04/2024 V5.10: Added bandit version.
- 11/28/2023 V5.9: Updated to WBD V2.8.5. Corrected AIM-9M stats. Fixed issue with pylons on Alt.Config.1.
- 10/24/2023 V5.8: Updated to WBD V2.6.5. Updated AIM-120C model. Reduced fuel from 52 min to 40 min.
- 08/11/2023 V5.7: Updated to WBD V2.5.4. Added aerial refueling.
- 04/06/2023 V5.6: Fixed issue with nose gear sticking out when pulling high-G. Increased afterburner responsiveness and reduced drag.
- 03/05/2023 V5.5: Added lookBackTranslation to cockpit camera. Affects all configurations.
- 03/04/2023 V5.4: Updated to WBD V2.4.3. Flattened fuselage inside cockpit. Updated FT for nosewheel steering. Changed wing flex. Affects all configurations.
- 01/13/2023 V5.3: Changed canopy glass tint to gold. Changed nose gear. Smoothed hardpoint pylons. Affects all configurations.
- 12/30/2022 V5.2: Added power takeoff feature. Added weight to AN/AAQ-28, AN/ALQ-184, AN/ASQ-213. Reduced total chaff/flare count from 200 to 120. Affects all configurations.
- 12/23/2022 V5.1: Updated to WBD V2.2.1. Added AGM-65F to Alt.Config.4. Affects Alt.Config.4/5.
- 12/22/2022 V5.0: Intial release.
In-Game Name: [RD G4] F-16C
Specifications
Spotlights
- WinsWings 1.3 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 8 airplane(s) +706 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 34.0ft (10.4m)
- Length 49.8ft (15.2m)
- Height 17.8ft (5.4m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 41,173lbs (18,676kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.707
- Wing Loading 76.3lbs/ft2 (372.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 539.5ft2 (50.1m2)
- Drag Points 1437
Parts
- Number of Parts 433
- Control Surfaces 1
- Performance Cost 1,776
The G4 stands for Generation 4, which refers to the build quality.
Gen 0: Prior to DC-10-30 Air Tanker
Gen 1: Up to F-100D
Gen 2: Up to A-10C V2.0
Gen 3: Up to F-22A V2.0
Gen 4: This onwards
@VeroViper
@iamblazingsquirrel exactly, its absolutely amazing. i found myself staring backwards most of the time pulling and watching the wings flex because ive never seen a plane in this game where i can look over my shoulder in an aircraft and feel whats happening to the aircraft just from the wings alone
@iamblazingsquirrel exactly, its absolutely amazing. i found myself staring backwards most of the time pulling and watching the wings flex because ive never seen a plane in this game where i can look over my shoulder in an aircraft and feel whats happening to the aircraft just from the wings alone
Out of all the F-16 replicas out there, in my opinion, this is the best one in terms of how well it flies!
Can you make another alternative load out with just 2 or 4 air-air missiles?
@ReinMcDeer wonderful job! I love your simple but realistic builds!
@TheCommentaryGuy That is just angle of attack. Best way to get it is to make your wings liftScale=1 or less and have your COL and COM relatively close together. Hidden wings in the leading edge extensions also help a lot.
This plane is stable with AOA because the slats are aerodynamically functional and have liftScale=-1 and the FBW also helps.
@ReinMcDeer the effect when you pull so much Gs?
@TheCommentaryGuy The little drift?
Hey can you tell me how to do the little drift?
i love this build. i love the way the jet "drifts" when it banks
Didn't mean to put MM
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@ReinMcDeer can you do a AC-30MM
@SemiCollin That is actually intentional
If you look in the variables, you'll see the FT i used for that effect as well
Very nice looking plane with low parts, and I'm assuming its unintentional but I really like how the wings shake a bit when pulling high Gs
@ReinMcDeer Thanks, had no clue what that meant since the tag never changed for so long.
simply beautiful
@FirstFish83828 Yes and I'm kinda surprised
Did you know you have a building style named after you?
@ReinMcDeer According to Lockheed, they do indeed use the Block 52. They also have F-16D twin seat trainers, so maybe you can do that too.
@TRD Maybe. Sounds like a fun side project. I don't know if they use the Block 52 specifically though
@klm747klm747 Kinda? That was an F-16A though
Apex Predators?