F-16C Viper
DCS WORLD — QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 140–170 kts | Rotation (weight dep.) |
| Approach | 180–200 kts | Final (weight dep.) |
| On-Speed AoA | 11–13° | Optimum approach |
| Corner Speed | 440 kts | Best turn rate |
| Mil Climb | 350 kts | Military power climb |
| Bingo | 2,000 lbs | Min fuel RTB |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | MIL → AB |
| Climb | MIL (100% RPM) |
| Cruise | 80–85% RPM |
| Combat | AB (Zone 5) |
| Approach | 80–85% / AoA bracket |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Flaps UP | Any | Cruise / Combat |
| Flaps EXTEND | ≤ 300 kts | Approach only |
| MPO Override | ≤ 240 kts | Slow flight / landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max FTIT (AB) | 1,200 °C |
| Max FTIT (MIL) | 1,065 °C |
| Idle RPM | 62–65% |
| Oil Pressure | 15–65 PSI |
| Nozzle (Idle) | ~94% |
| Nozzle (MIL) | ~10% |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel | 7,000 lbs |
| Bingo Fuel | 2,000 lbs |
| Combat Radius | 340 nmi |
| Max G (clean) | +9.0 / −3.0 |
| Max G (stores) | +5.5 |
| Pattern Altitude | 1,500 ft AGL |
| Overhead Break | 300 kts / 1,500 ft |
| Max Crosswind | 25 kts |