F-16 Block 70 Archives

First Greek F-16V Performs Maiden Flight After Block 72 Upgrade

January 20, 2021 Stefano D'Urso

The F-16V will continue flight testing before being ferried to the U.S. for final upgrades and certification. The first F-16V of the Hellenic Air Force flew for the first time after the end of the […]

First APG-83 AESA Radar-Equipped Four-Ship Flight Mission for USAF F-16s

August 4, 2020 Stefano D'Urso

The jets from Eglin AFB performed the test to assess the behavior of multiple APG-83 radars in close proximity during simulated combat missions. The U.S. Air Force performed for the first time a four-ship flight […]

Lockheed Martin Offers India Enhanced F-16 Block 70 Multirole Combat Aircraft Dubbed “F-21”

February 20, 2019 David Cenciotti

The “new” F-21 takes the spotlight at Aero India 2019. Lockheed Martin has just unveiled the new jet the giant U.S. defense company is offering India in response to the Indian Air Force’s RFI (Request […]