Ray Aero
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Ray Aero
The F-16 Fighting Falcon stands as one of the most successful aircraft in aviation history. Developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) for the United States Air Force, this single engine multirole fighter embodies a revolutionary approach to tactical aircraft design that has influenced fighter development worldwide.
The original production version from the late 1970s, designed as a lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter. It featured analog systems, excellent agility, and a frameless bubble canopy for superior visibility.
| Engine type | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200 |
| Length | 49.5ft/ 15.1m |
| Height | 16.8ft/ 5.1m |
| Wingspan | 32.8ft/ 10m |
| Seats | 1 |
An upgraded single-seat variant with improved radar, avionics, and weapons compatibility. It introduced beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile capability and night/all-weather operations, becoming the most common version in U.S. service.
| Engine type | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/229 |
| Length | 49.5ft/ 15.1m |
| Height | 16.8ft/ 5.1m |
| Wingspan | 32.8ft/ 10m |
| Seats | 1 |
Part of the Block 60 series built specifically for the UAE. It includes conformal fuel tanks, an AESA radar (AN/APG-80), upgraded electronic warfare systems, and enhanced strike capability, making it the most advanced F-16 at the time of its rollout.
| Engine type | General Electric F110-GE-132 |
| Length | 49.5ft/ 15.1m |
| Height | 16.8ft/ 5.1m |
| Wingspan | 32.8ft/ 10m |
| Seats | 1 |
An advanced upgrade package or new-build variant featuring the latest AESA radar (AN/APG-83), modern mission systems, and a glass cockpit. Designed to bring older F-16s to 4.5-generation standards with improved survivability and networked warfare features.
| Engine type | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 |
| Length | 49.5ft/ 15.1m |
| Height | 16.8ft/ 5.1m |
| Wingspan | 32.8ft/ 10m |
| Seats | 1 |
A heavily customized two-seat F-16D Block 52 variant for Israel. It features Israeli-made avionics, electronic warfare systems, and conformal fuel tanks. The Sufa (Storm) is optimized for deep strike, electronic warfare, and multirole combat missions.
| Engine type | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 |
| Length | 49.5ft/ 15.1m |
| Height | 16.8ft/ 5.1m |
| Wingspan | 32.8ft/ 10m |
| Seats | 2 |