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F-16C Block 40 (BMS) Quick Reference

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V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr (clean / light)~145 KIASRotation - clean configuration
Vr (heavy / A-G stores)~160 KIASRotation - full strike loadout
Gear Limit300 KIASMax gear transit / extension speed
Climb Schedule300-350 KIASInitial climb, then transition to Mach
On-Speed AOA~13 deg AOAApproach reference - fly the AOA bracket
Final Approach150-170 KIASWeight dependent - on-speed AOA primary
Touchdown~130-150 KIASMain gear contact, throttle IDLE
Corner Speed~330-440 KCASOptimum sustained turn rate band
Vne800 KIAS / Mach 2.0Never exceed (structural limit)
BingoMISSION SETMin fuel to RTB - set on the DED

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Engine Start (Idle)~70% RPM (JFS-assisted, F110 high idle)
TaxiIDLE (~70% RPM)
Takeoff (normal)MIL POWER (~94% RPM)
Takeoff (heavy / short field)MAX AFTERBURNER as required
Initial ClimbMIL / AB - 300-350 KIAS schedule
Cruise (high alt)~80-85% MIL - M0.85-0.90
Combat / BFMMAX AFTERBURNER as needed
Final Approach~70-80% MIL - on-speed AOA
Go-AroundMIL POWER IMMEDIATELY

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
LEF / TEF (Auto)FLCS managedLeading/trailing edge flaps scheduled by AOA/Mach
Takeoff (Auto)N/ANo selectable takeoff flap setting
Landing (Auto)Gear-down logicTEF droop with gear down for approach

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
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 Temp155 C
Hydraulic Pressure (A & B)2,850-3,250 PSI
Nozzle (Idle)OPEN, closing with throttle advance

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
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
MTOW21,772 kg (48,000 lbs)
Pattern Altitude1,500 ft AGL
Break Speed300-350 KIAS
Takeoff Roll (clean)~450 m (1,500 ft)
Landing Roll (with braking)~600-800 m (2,000-2,600 ft)
Max Crosswind25 kts
INS Full (NORM) Align4-8 minutes
INS Stored Heading Align~90 seconds (less accurate)