Power variant F-16

In cooperation with Lockheed Martin, some countries rely on the design of the F-16 to develop a domestic version of this multitasking fighter.

F-16 Fighting Falcon multitasking fighters (fighting birds) are researched and developed by General Dynamics Corporation, considered one of the most successful fighters in the world. There have been nearly 5,000 F – 16s born, serving in about 25 countries.

In 1993, General Dynamics' aircraft manufacturing facility was sold to Lockheed. In 1995, Lockheed became part of Lockheed Martin after merging with Martin Marietta.

Since 1995, Lockheed Martin has taken on the development of the new variant for F – 16.

US Air Force F-16 multi-purpose fighter.

The preeminent features of F - 16 are learned by many countries and territories. In cooperation with Lockheed Martin, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea conducted research to design domestic fighters based on F – 16.

Versatile fighter F-CK-1 Ching Kuo (Taiwan)

Versatile, all-weather fighter aircraft F-CK-1 Ching Kuo (named after Chiang Kinh Quoc) is designed by the Aerospace Industry Development Group (AIDC).

F-CK-1 is more or less influenced by F - 16, most evident in the shape despite many differences.

F-CK-1 Ching Kuo versatile fighter aircraft with F - 16 appearance.

F-CK-1 is equipped with advanced advanced avionics, Golden Dragon multi-purpose electronic system GD - 53 operates in both air and sea search mode (130km range), system fly - by - wire electronic control, inertial navigation system.

Ching Kuo has two sub-arms rack mounts, two wing mounts and two wing-top stands.

- With an air-to-air mission, the F-CK-1 is equipped with short-range air-to-air missiles that lead the heat Tien Chien 1 (range of 5km) and mid-range air-to-air missiles that lead by active radar Tien Chien 2 (60km range).

- For ground missions, aircraft capable of carrying air-to-air missiles like the AGM-65 Maverick, the Tien Chien 2A multi-rocket missile lead by active and passive radar. Together with rockets, regular bombs, cluster bombs .

- With the mission of a ship, the aircraft carried three Taiwanese Hsiung Feng II destroyer missiles designed by themselves. Hsiung Feng II has a range of 80km, leading by active radar. Missiles fitted with powerful explosive warheads or heavy armor penetrated 225kg.

The firepower of the F-CK-1 is very diverse, including air-to-air, air-to-air and air-to-air weapons

Multi-purpose fighter F-CK-1 equipped with two propeller turbofan engines pushes the TFE 1042 to allow aircraft to reach supersonic speeds (Mach 1.8), a range of more than 1,000km, and a flying ceiling of about 17,000 m.

Currently, the Taiwan Air Force has 130 F-CK-1 Ching Kuo units.

Mitsubishi F - 2 multipurpose fighter aircraft (Japan)

If F-CK-1 Ching Kuo is only partially influenced by F-16, then it is completely designed based on Lockheed Martin's F-16C / D version.

Currently, Mitsubishi F-2 is developed under the cooperation of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Lockheed Martin and several other companies in both the US and Japan.

Studyed entirely on F-16 design, in terms of appearance, F-2 doesn't have too many differences, is it just some changes in size? The main task of this fighter is to fight against the flagship.

Misubishi F - 2 completely designed based on F - 16C / D

Mitsubishi F-2 has aviation electronic devices from both Lockheed Martin and Japan. The cockpit installs a versatile liquid crystal display (LCD) and a pilot front display (HUD). F – 2 equipped with active phase radar radar research by Japan.

The firepower of F-2 consists of a 20mm M61A1 cannon, 13 mounts on the wings and bearing body types:

- AIM short-range air-to-air missiles - 9L 'rattlesnake', AIM - 7F / M mid-air air-to-air missiles, AAM - 3 short-range air-to-air missiles.

- CBU – 87 cluster bombs, conventional bombs and rockets.

- ASM-1 anti-ship missile (range 50km) and ASM-2 (range of 180km).

The diverse Mitsubishi Mitsubishi F-2 performs many different tasks.However, the main role is the flagship.

The F-2 was equipped with a General Electric propeller jet engine, F110-GE-129, which achieved supersonic speed (Mach 2), a combat range of 800 km and a flying ceiling of 18,000 m. .

T – 50 Golden Eagles premium light attack and training aircraft (Korea)

The T-50 Golden Eagles (Light Eagle) light and advanced attack aircraft are jointly developed by the Korea Aerospace Industry Group with Lockheed Martin.

T-50 was used to replace BAE Hawk 67, Northop T – 38 training aircraft and including F - 5E / F attack.

Light attack aircraft and advanced training T - 50 "Golden Eagle".

The 'golden eagle' T - 50 is designed based on F - 16, but there are still differences, especially the turbocharged engine opening to the flanks of the wings (similar to F - CK - 1).

T-50 avionics system uses Korean and American equipment (Lockheed Martin). The cockpit is equipped with LCD and HUD monitors, fly - by - wire control system, global positioning system, inertial positioning .

About the radar, A – 50 (variant of T-50 in light attack) is installed with the multi-function AN / APG - 67 radar of Lockheed Martin.

The design based on the F-16, the T-50 "golden eagle" still has differences such as the engine-powered air intakes opened on either side of the wing.

The 'Golden Eagle' is armed with a 20mm M61A1 'fire spirit' cannon, along with seven mounts on the AIM-9 air-to-air missiles and wings, AGM-65 air-to-air missiles, bomb Mk82 / 83 / 84 and rocket.

The aircraft is equipped with a General Electric F404-GE-102 propeller jet engine, allowing for supersonic speed (Mach 1.4), a range of 1,800km, and a ceiling of 15,000m.