To make room for the second cockpit, the forward fuselage fuel tank and avionics growth space were reduced. During training, the forward cockpit is used by a student pilot with an instructor …

Mar 10, 2025 · The F-16 employs jettisonable external drop tanks mounted on its wing pylons and centerline hardpoints. These tanks provide additional fuel storage while allowing for flexible …

A Portuguese Air Force F-16A outfitted with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod, and external fuel tanks Early F-16s could be armed with up to six AIM-9 Sidewinder heat …

These former USG new surplus tanks will be fully tested and re-certified by Cobham for either outright sale or on exchange at prices shown at left. Eaton has designed, qualified, and …

Structural Modifications The proposed extended-range F-16ES (Enhanced Strategic) version of the Fighting Falcon was originally developed for the Israeli strike fighter competition. In order …

Jul 28, 2006 · Israel’s IMI is also offering a higher capacity external fuel tanks (600 Gallon) for the F16, which can significantly extend the F-16 range, These tanks can replace the 370 gallon …

Jan 8, 2025 · No injuries were reported after a 300-gallon external fuel tank fell off an F-16 fighter into a residential neighborhood outside Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., on Jan. 7, a base …

Jan 8, 2025 · F-16s normally fly with two external fuel tanks, one under each wing, that boost the aircraft’s fuel capacity from 7,000 to 12,000 pounds, according to the Air Force. The fighters …

Dec 4, 2024 · Yes, the F-16 is designed to jettison external fuel tanks during flight. This capability allows pilots to quickly shed excess weight, improving the aircraft’s maneuverability and …

Mar 7, 2025 · This article explores the external fuel storage options available for the F-16, including Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs) and traditional wing-mounted external fuel tanks, …