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F-16C Viper Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr140–170 ktsRotation (weight dep.)
Approach180–200 ktsFinal (weight dep.)
On-Speed AoA11–13°Optimum approach
Corner Speed440 ktsBest turn rate
Mil Climb350 ktsMilitary power climb
Bingo2,000 lbsMin fuel RTB

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
TakeoffMIL → AB
ClimbMIL (100% RPM)
Cruise80–85% RPM
CombatAB (Zone 5)
Approach80–85% / AoA bracket

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
Flaps UPAnyCruise / Combat
Flaps EXTEND≤ 300 ktsApproach only
MPO Override≤ 240 ktsSlow flight / landing

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max FTIT (AB)1,200 °C
Max FTIT (MIL)1,065 °C
Idle RPM62–65%
Oil Pressure15–65 PSI
Nozzle (Idle)~94%
Nozzle (MIL)~10%

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Internal Fuel7,000 lbs
Bingo Fuel2,000 lbs
Combat Radius340 nmi
Max G (clean)+9.0 / −3.0
Max G (stores)+5.5
Pattern Altitude1,500 ft AGL
Overhead Break300 kts / 1,500 ft
Max Crosswind25 kts