Originally, the single-seat version of the General Dynamics F-16XL was to have been designated F-16E, with the twin-seat variant designated F-16F. This was sidelined by the Air Force's selection of the competing F-15E Strike Eagle in the Enhanced Tactical Fighter fly-off in 1984.

The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft with over 4,600 built since 1976. [4]

The Lockheed Martin F-16E Block 60 is a variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, with improved electronics. It was originally made for the United Arab Emirates. Other countries showed interest and now operate these aircraft such as Chile, Holand, Greece and Israel, who made their own versions of the...

The F-16E/F was very likely the most capable fighter deployed by a Middle Eastern country when it entered service in 2005, and cost the UAE far less than fielding a fleet of heavyweights such as F-15s would have.

2019年12月1日 · Combined with the F-16E/F’s advanced defensive suite, these 4.5+ generation fighters are designed with every advantage to survive in contested airspace—aside from stealth. Combined with standoff munitions, like JSOW, SBD, and the Hakim missile, the Block 60 gives the UAE a real ability to reach out and put targets throughout the region in ...

2025年3月1日 · The F-16E/F Block 60 is not merely an upgraded fighter jet—it is a symbol of technological evolution and strategic foresight. Its revolutionary design, incorporating advanced propulsion, state-of-the-art avionics, and comprehensive combat systems, sets a new benchmark in aerial warfare.

Although the Pentagon decided against purchasing this next-generation Falcon to reduce costs and with the expectation of acquiring the fifth-generation F-35, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force pursued a specially developed version known as the F-16E/F Desert Falcon.

Any F-16 pilot can perform mission tasks with his head up and his eyes looking out of the cockpit and with his hands on the flight controls. The Block 60 adds to this excellent pilot-aircraft interface by incorporating three advanced 5-inch by 7-inch color displays.

2004年3月3日 · The F-16E/F resembles earlier F-16 aircraft in appearance only. Internally, the new model has an all-new cockpit that features all-digital instruments and three 5×7-inch color displays, HUD and helmet mounted sight and display.

The aircraft's designation, F-16E/F, recognizes the major structural, avionics and propulsion enhancements in this practically all-new version of the Fighting Falcon. The UAE will take delivery of a first batch of F-16E/Fs in 2004. The Gulf federation started upgrading two airforce bases last year to cope with the delivery of the Block 60 aircraft.