Why are F 16s called Vipers?
The F-16’s official name is “Fighting Falcon”, but “Viper” is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica which aired at the time the F-16 entered service.
Which countries have F-16 Viper?
United States operators
- United States Air Force.
- United States Navy.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Belgium.
- Denmark.
- Netherlands.
- Norway.
- Greece.
Can an F-16 land on an aircraft carrier?
No, the F-16 cannot “carrier land”, even with the tail hook. The Air Force jets (aside from any that are shared with the Navy) have tail hooks only for emergency purposes during landing, or securing the aircraft during engine run-up testing.
What kind of fighter is the F-16 Viper?
F-16V or Viper is the latest variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation, multi-role, fighter aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Viper integrates advanced capabilities as part of an upgrade package to better interoperate with fifth-generation fighters, including the F-35 and the F-22. F-16V fighter jet can be…
Which is the latest version of the F-16?
The F-16V (Viper) is the latest evolution of the F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter aircraft. Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin. The F-16V (Viper) carries a Sniper advanced targeting pod (ATP). The F-16V or Viper is the latest variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation, multi-role, fighter aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
When did Lockheed Martin get the F-16 contract?
The US Air Force (USAF) awarded a foreign military sales (FMS) contract to Lockheed Martin for the upgrade of 134 F-16 aircraft to the F-16V configuration in November 2016. Lockheed Martin received a $1.12bn contract from the US Government for the development of 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Royal Bahraini Air Force in June 2018.
What kind of equipment does a Viper fighter have?
The Viper fighter is equipped with upgraded electronic warfare equipment and modern threat warning systems, including jammers, threat warning receivers, electronic countermeasures equipment pods, as well as chaff and infrared flare dispensers to defend the most dangerous threats in complex battlefield scenarios.