FALCON BMS · Fighter
F-16C Block 40 (BMS) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr (clean / light) | ~145 KIAS | Rotation - clean configuration |
| Vr (heavy / A-G stores) | ~160 KIAS | Rotation - full strike loadout |
| Gear Limit | 300 KIAS | Max gear transit / extension speed |
| Climb Schedule | 300-350 KIAS | Initial climb, then transition to Mach |
| On-Speed AOA | ~13 deg AOA | Approach reference - fly the AOA bracket |
| Final Approach | 150-170 KIAS | Weight dependent - on-speed AOA primary |
| Touchdown | ~130-150 KIAS | Main gear contact, throttle IDLE |
| Corner Speed | ~330-440 KCAS | Optimum sustained turn rate band |
| Vne | 800 KIAS / Mach 2.0 | Never exceed (structural limit) |
| Bingo | MISSION SET | Min fuel to RTB - set on the DED |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Engine Start (Idle) | ~70% RPM (JFS-assisted, F110 high idle) |
| Taxi | IDLE (~70% RPM) |
| Takeoff (normal) | MIL POWER (~94% RPM) |
| Takeoff (heavy / short field) | MAX AFTERBURNER as required |
| Initial Climb | MIL / AB - 300-350 KIAS schedule |
| Cruise (high alt) | ~80-85% MIL - M0.85-0.90 |
| Combat / BFM | MAX AFTERBURNER as needed |
| Final Approach | ~70-80% MIL - on-speed AOA |
| Go-Around | MIL POWER IMMEDIATELY |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| LEF / TEF (Auto) | FLCS managed | Leading/trailing edge flaps scheduled by AOA/Mach |
| Takeoff (Auto) | N/A | No selectable takeoff flap setting |
| Landing (Auto) | Gear-down logic | TEF droop with gear down for approach |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max FTIT (Start) | ~700 C - abort if exceeded |
| Max FTIT (MIL, Ground) | ~965 C |
| Max FTIT (In Flight / Transient) | ~980 C (momentary) |
| Ground Idle RPM | ~68-72% (F110-GE-100) |
| Max RPM (MIL/AB) | ~94-96% |
| Oil Pressure (Normal) | 40-90 PSI |
| Max Oil Temp | 155 C |
| Hydraulic Pressure (A & B) | 2,850-3,250 PSI |
| Nozzle (Idle) | OPEN, closing with throttle advance |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel Capacity | ~7,000 lbs (3,175 kg) |
| Fuel Burn (MIL - high alt) | ~6,000-7,000 lbs/hr |
| Fuel Burn (Max AB) | ~40,000+ lbs/hr |
| Max Stores Weight | ~7,700 kg (17,000 lbs) |
| Max G (Combat, CAT I) | +9.0 g / -3.0 g |
| MTOW | 21,772 kg (48,000 lbs) |
| Pattern Altitude | 1,500 ft AGL |
| Break Speed | 300-350 KIAS |
| Takeoff Roll (clean) | ~450 m (1,500 ft) |
| Landing Roll (with braking) | ~600-800 m (2,000-2,600 ft) |
| Max Crosswind | 25 kts |
| INS Full (NORM) Align | 4-8 minutes |
| INS Stored Heading Align | ~90 seconds (less accurate) |