F-16C Block 52 (BMS)
FALCON BMS - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr (clean / light) | ~145 KIAS | Rotation speed - clean configuration |
| Vr (heavy / loaded) | ~160-165 KIAS | Rotation - full combat stores |
| Gear Up (<) | 300 KIAS | Max gear transit / extension speed |
| Climb | 300-350 KIAS | Initial climb below FL200 |
| On-Speed AoA | 15-15.5 deg AoA | Fly-the-needle reference for final approach |
| Final Approach | 160-180 KIAS | Weight dependent - use on-speed AoA as primary |
| Touchdown | ~145-160 KIAS | At main gear contact |
| Corner Speed | ~370-430 KIAS | Optimum sustained turn rate (330-440 KCAS range) |
| Vmax (gear) | 300 KIAS | Max speed gear extended |
| Vne | 800 KIAS / Mach 2.0 | Never exceed (structural limit) |
| Bingo | MISSION SET | Minimum fuel to RTB - set on UFC before takeoff |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Engine Start (Idle) | 62-65% RPM (JFS-assisted) |
| Taxi | IDLE (~62-65% RPM) |
| Takeoff (normal) | MIL POWER (~94% RPM) |
| Takeoff (short field / heavy) | AB ZONE 1-5 (as required) |
| Initial Climb | MIL or AB - 350 KIAS schedule |
| Cruise (high alt) | ~80-85% MIL - M0.85-0.90 |
| Combat / BFM | AB ZONE 5 as needed |
| Final Approach | ~70-80% MIL - on-speed AoA |
| Go-Around | MIL POWER IMMEDIATELY |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP (Auto) | Any | Normal operations - FCS manages leading edge |
| LEADING EDGE (Auto) | Schedule managed by FCS | Automatic - pilot does not select manually |
| PADDLE (Takeoff - N/A) | N/A | F-16 has no selectable trailing edge flaps for takeoff |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Idle FTIT (Ground) | 575 C max |
| Mil Power FTIT (Ground) | 965 C max |
| Mil Power FTIT (In Flight) | 980 C max |
| Start FTIT Abort Limit | 980 C - CUTOFF immediately |
| Idle RPM (Ground) | 62-76% N2 |
| Max RPM (MIL/AB) | 94-96% N2 |
| Oil Pressure (Normal) | 40-90 PSI |
| Max Oil Temp | 155 C |
| Hydraulic Pressure (A & B) | 2,850-3,250 PSI |
| Max G (Normal) | +9.0 / -3.0 |
| AB Time Limit | Continuous (fuel limited) |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel Capacity | ~6,972 lbs (3,162 kg) |
| Fuel Burn (MIL - high alt) | ~6,000-7,000 lbs/hr |
| Fuel Burn (AB Zone 5) | ~40,000+ lbs/hr |
| Max Stores Weight | 7,700 kg (17,000 lbs) |
| Max G (Combat) | +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 |
| Combat Radius (hi-lo-hi) | ~740 nmi (2 x 2,000 lb bombs) |
| INS Full Alignment Time | 4-8 minutes (NORM mode) |
| INS Stored Heading Align | ~90 seconds (less accurate) |