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Operators of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Many nations are Operators of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Most nations and services which have operated the F-16 still operate the aircraft as of the start of 2005. Additionally, there are a number of nations which have been prospective operators, but have yet to obtain the aircraft.
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United States operators
Several commands of the United States Air Force as well as the United States Navy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration use various models of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
USAF Air Combat Command
The descendant of the Tactical Air Command and Stategic Air Command, Air Combat Command (ACC), is the primary combat aircraft operator of the United States Air Force. Originally all new F-16s would be delivered to TAC or ACC and then transferred to other commands, but now aircraft are often delivered directly to the other commands.
USAF Air Education and Training Command
The USAF Air Education and Training Command provides for most of the US Air Force's F-16 training facilities and operations. The command also provides for training of foreign air forces operating the F-16, with two squadrons providing training for Singapore and Taiwan.
USAF Air Force Materiel Command
The Air Force Materiel Command is responsible for providing, testing, and maintaining US Air Force equipment. As such, it plays a large part in the F-16 program, both in testing the aircraft and its weapon systems. It utilizes the F-16 for numerous tests for weapons equipping many US Air Force aircraft. Additionally, it operates overhaul programs to maintain the F-16 fleet of not only the US Air Force, but several foreign air forces as well.
USAF Reserve Command
The delivery of the F-16 to the Air Force Reserve Command, marked the first aircraft type to be delivered new, changing the long policy of merely passing older airframes on from the active forces to the reserves. Currently, the AFRC operates block 25, 30, and 32 aircraft.
US Air National Guard
As with the Air Force Reserve, the F-16 marked the transition of the US Air National Guard to a viable fighting force complementary to active-duty units, as opposed to the second-line force of out-of-date aircraft it had been. The F-16 remains a key part of the force structure.
USAF Pacific Air Forces
The USAF Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) were an early recipient of the F-16, and the PACAF operates the latest models of the F-16 today.
US Air Forces in Europe
Once PACAF began receiving its F-16, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) became a recipient of the F-16. USAFE F-16s have been common participants in most recent US military operations in Europe and the Middle East.
While the US Navy chose the competing F/A-18 Hornet for development as a carrier-based fighter, the service still had a need for an aggressor aircraft to supplement the A-4 Skyhawk and F-5 Freedom Fighter posing as enemy fighters to help train Navy pilots in dissimilar air combat training (DACT). The lightweight F-16 was ideal for the job, and the F-16N version was specifically developed for the task. Lacking weapons capability, the F-16N and two-seat TF-16N served for a number of years before retirement. The F-16 was reintroduced to the role for the Navy with the acquisition of some of the Pakistani F-16A/B-15OCU aircraft embargoed before delivery to that country.
US National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Not a military force, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) does play a vital role in research and development of aerospace technology. Its fleet contains two exotic F-16 models, the F-16XL and F-16A AFTI, both involved in researching advanced technologies for application to not only the F-16, but other aircraft as well. Additionally, a number of mundane F-16s have been operated by NASA as chase aircraft and engine testbeds.
Original NATO partners
Once selected by the United States, it was further decided to form a partnership between the United States Air Force, then beginning development of the plane for service, and nations of the NATO alliance who had a similar need for a lightweight fighter. Four such nations chose to join the development effort, and became part as well of the production and sub-contracting work to build the Fighting Falcon. The four European partners were Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Norway.
F-16 Fighting Falcon from Royal Danish Air Force
Dutch F-16AM
F-16 from Norway
Belgium
Belgium was the largest initial buyer of the F-16 of the four original NATO partners, and also was a primary producer of the aircraft as part of the partnership. Belgium's initial order brought delivery of 116 F-16A and F-16B in blocks 1, 5, 10, and 15, beginning in 1979, and was completed in 1985. A follow-on order for 44 F-16A-15OCU and F-16B-15OCU was completed in 1991.
Denmark
Denmark was the smallest member of the NATO partnership, with the Royal Danish Air Force accepting 58 aircraft under Denmark's initial order. A small follow-on order brought a further twelve aircraft to Denmark, and two further attrition replacement orders have been placed, totalling seven planes between them.
Netherlands
The Netherlands, like Belgium, made substantial orders for the F-16, and hosted assembly facilities for the aircraft at the Fokker plant. A total of 97 aircraft were initially ordered, but these were followed by substantial follow-on orders for a total of 111 additional aircraft. 52 of these were F-16A/B-15OCU aircraft. These orders brought total Dutch F-16 deliveries to 208.
Norway
Norway joined the original NATO partnership to replace its F-104 Starfighter fleet. Norway ordered 72 F-16A/B aircraft, but unlike the other partners, there was no follow-up, save a single order for 2 F-16B-15OCU aircraft as attrition replacements. All the aircraft have been scheduled for the Mid-Life-Update (MLU), and received new, helmet mounted sighting systems.
Europe
Greece
After protracted negotiations Hellenic Air Force ordered the F-16 in 1985. FMS program Peace Xenia was begun with delivery of 40 F-16C/D-30 in 1989 and 1990. This was followed by an order for 40 F-16C/D-50 fighters, delivered in 1997 and 1998. In June 2000 a further order for 50 F-16C/D-52 was made with an option of 10 more fighters, exercised in September 2001. All 60 aircraft (40 C- model aircraft and 20 D- model, missionized) were delivered by June 2004. On December 2005 the Greek government signed a LOA for the delivery of 30 new block 52 F-16s with an option on 10 more. The first batch consists of 20 C-models and 10 D-models, while first deliveries are due in 2009.
Italy
Italy has decided on the Eurofighter Typhoon as its next generation of air defense fighter, however this aircraft is not yet ready for deployment. In the meantime, Panavia Tornado aircraft from the United Kingdom were leased to cover the gap. This lease ran out in 2003, without the Typhoon being yet ready for service. The solution was provided by a five year lease of 34 F-16 aircraft, of which 30 will be F-16A/B-15ADF aircraft. The final four aircraft will be earlier block aircraft for spares. All are ex-USAF aircraft.
Poland
One of the former members of the Warsaw Pact looking to replace an aging fleet of Soviet-built MiG-23 (withdrawn in service in 1999 due to small number) and MiG-21 and fighters (withdrawn from service on 2003), Poland conducted competition between the Dassault Rafale, Saab JAS 39 Gripen, Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, and the F-16. Despite a strong challenge by the BAe/Saab team, Poland declared its intent to purchase up to 48 F-16C/D-52+ aircraft. These capable aircraft are to be delivered from 2006 to about 2009 under the Peace Sky program. The jets were named F-16 Jastrząb (Goshawk) in Polish. Now F-16, alongside with 32 MiG-29 fighters and 48 Su-22 ground attack aircrafts are main power of Polish Air Force.
Portugal
Portugal first ordered F-16s in 1990, with a batch of 20 F-16A/B-15OCU for air defense duties. A follow-on order in 1996 purchased 25 ex-USAF block 15 aircraft for the ground attack role.
As of 2005 Portugal operates 20 F-16 A/B MLU (operated by Squadron No. 201) and 19 F-16 A/B of the block 15 OCU.
Turkey
Turkey became one of the nations to produce their own F-16 fleet, begun with an initial order for 156 F-16C/D aircraft. Follow-on orders have been placed for an additional 80 aircraft. Of interest is the fact that despite all but eight of these aircraft being built in Turkey, each aircraft had to visit United States territory under the terms of the Foreign Military Sales program. In 2005 Turkey signed a $1.1bn avionics upgrade package, based on the USAF's Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP).
Middle East
Bahrain
The small nation of Bahrain originally ordered the F-16 in 1987, agreeing to buy eight F-16C and four F-16D under the Peace Crown program. These aircraft arrived prior to the first Gulf War. After this, with the increasing military presence of the United States, Bahrain sought further enhancement of its air force and replacement of their F-5 Tiger II fighters. Initial talks centered on the F-16N being withdrawn from the United States Navy, but ultimately it was decided to purchase ten new F-16C aircraft. Worthy of note was the unusual clearance for sale of the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, perhaps allowed due to the fact that the United States 5th Fleet makes its home in Bahrain.
Egypt
Since the historic Camp David accords, Egypt has actively sought to re-equip its military with western weapons. Thus, it has become a large customer for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which fits well with Egyptian defense needs. No fewer than six separate Peace Vector programs have delivered 42 F-16A/B-15, 40 F-16C/D-32, and 138 F-16C/D-40 fighters to the Egyptian Air Force by 2002.
Israel
The Israeli Air Force is one of the largest F-16 operators in the world (Second only to the USAF). The Israeli Air Force obtained the first shot downs for the entire F-16 series, shooting down a Syrian Mi-8 helicopter and a MiG-21 jet in 1982.
Israel took advantage of the Iranian F-16 deal falling through to gain an early spot in the orders for the new jet. As early as 1978, Israel had announced plans to buy 75 of the aircraft, and the FMS program Peace Marble I delivered these 75 F-16A/B aircraft. A follow-on order for the F-16C/D block 30 doubled Israel's Falcon fleet, and this was further enhanced by Peace Marble III, delivering 30 F-16C block 40 and 30 F-16D block 40 aircraft from 1991 to 1993. In part to reward Israel for moderation shown during the Gulf War, a shipment of 50 ex-USAF F-16A/B aircraft was delivered in 1994. Israel has not finished adding F-16s to the Israel Defense Force Air Force. In a deal worth $4.5 billion, Israel ordered a total of 102 F-16D block 52+, designated the F-16I or "Sufa" (Storm) in Hebrew. The first deliveries began in 2004, and will continue through 2009.
Jordan
Like Egypt, Jordan opened the door to modern American arms sales by reaching a peace agreement with Israel, this one in 1994. Jordan then arranged for a lease of air defense F-16s from the United States. The program was successful, providing Jordan with 16 F-16A/B-15ADF fighters in 1997 and 1998. A second Peace Falcon program is slated to deliver a further 17 aircraft of similar type. All of these aircraft are refurbished ex-USAF examples.
United Arab Emirates
It was surprising to some to find the F-16 the winner of the UAE's high-end fighter competition, besting both the Dassault Rafale and F-15 Eagle. The key was a highly advanced configuration that became the F-16E/F-60, with the UAE as its first customer. A total of 80 of the aircraft were ordered and are under delivery through 2006.
Asia
Indonesia
A small operator of the F-16, Indonesia has only received a single allotment of 12 F-16A/B-15OCU aircraft. A purchase of nine more aircraft was cancelled in favor of the Sukhoi Su-30, although this has not been completed either.
Pakistan
Pakistan was an early customer for F-16s, seeking to counter their rival India's purchases of Soviet aircraft. The United States obliged by selling increasingly large lots of F-16A/B fighters to Pakistan. An initial order for 40 aircraft was delivered in two installments, and led to a further order for 71 more F-16A/B-15OCU aircraft. Due to political developments relating to Pakistan's nuclear program, these aircraft were embargoed before delivery. 28 aircraft remained in storage while other buyers were sought, but ultimately it was decided that the aircraft would be put into service with the US Air Force and Navy as aggressor aircraft. The remaining aircraft on order had work stopped before completion.
Singapore
Singapore began as a small F-16 user, but has a steadily growing fleet. It has operated the aircraft since 1988, when the first of its initial order for 8 F-16A/B-15OCU arrived. Since then, it has begun ordering multiple installments of F-16C/D-52 aircraft, totalling 76 of the advanced fighters.
South Korea
Facing a desperate need for advanced aircraft to counter North Korea's numerical superiority, South Korea was quick to order the F-16 to meet its needs with a 1981 order for 36 F-16C/D aircraft, making it the first operator for the C/D model outside of the United States. A more ambitious program to provide 120 new fighters was initially lost to the F/A-18 Hornet, but various difficulties led to the order going to the F-16, 72 of which were to be manufactured in South Korea. In 2000, a further 20 Korean-built F-16s were added.
Taiwan
Taiwan is a major F-16 customer, although it has placed only a single order for the aircraft. In 1992, 150 F-16A/B-20 aircraft were ordered while at the same time Taiwan ordered 60 Dassault Mirage 2000 and launched its own indigenous fighter program, the AIDC Ching-Kuo. Delivery of all F-16s was completed in 2001.
Thailand
Initially considered a candidate to purchase the F-16/79, Thailand's first order was ultimately for 12 F-16A/B-15OCU fighters, immediately bolstered by a further 6 F-16A-15OCU planes. 18 more aircraft were received in 1995, the last new-production block 15 aircraft built. An attempt to buy F/A-18 Hornets failed, and in place of them, the US offered to sell ex-USAF F-16s. A total of 18 examples were bought. In early 2005, the Royal Thai Air Force received 3 F-16A-15OCU and 4 F-16B-15OCU from the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Latin America
Chile
Chile selected the F-16 as the winner of a long-running competition to provide the nation's next generation of fighter aircraft in 2000. The F-16 competed successfully against the Saab JAS 39 Gripen, Dassault Mirage 2000, and Dassault Rafale. Economic troubles have slowed purchase plans, and currently Chile is slated to receive the first of its ten F-16C/D-50 aircraft in 2006. The deal for six C and four D model aircraft was valued at $600 million in 2002 and will be conducted under the program name Peace Puma. There are plans to buy around 20 more used F-16.
Venezuela
The first--and for a long time the only--South American user of the F-16, Venezuela ordered a total of 24 F-16s in 1982, and they have served since. The purchase of two attrition replacements has been sought, but recent troubles in the country have prevented the completion of this plan. The country has recently ordered several Sukhoi Su-30s[1] and has threatened to sell its F-16s to Iran.[2]
Future and cancelled orders
Argentina
The Argentine Air Force has long been seeking replacement of its aged Dassault Mirage III fleet, and the F-16 is a likely contender for such a role. However, any potential program is on indefinite hold as Argentina deals with financial difficulties.
Austria
Austria launched a fighter competition, in which the F-16C/D was entered against the Saab JAS 39 Gripen, Dassault Mirage 2000-5, Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum. Austria chose to purchase 18 Typhoons, and despite this being temporarily put on hold in 2002 after heavy floods, the competition will not likely be re-opened.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
It was long rumored that Bosnia and Herzegovina would be provided surplus F-16s as part of the US program there, with the Pakistani embargoed aircraft often mentioned as candidates. This fell through however, although the nation has not stopped considering an F-16 purchase, with many possible sellers.
Brazil
Brazil is currently waging a competition for a new fighter between the F-16, the JAS 39, the Sukhoi Su-35, and the Mirage 2000BR.
Croatia
Needing to replace its Mikoyan MiG-21 fleet, Croatia has considered the F-16, although little progress has been made.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has sought a modern western fighter since its 1999 entry into NATO. A stop-gap plan to buy used aircraft put off this decision, but in 2003, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen was selected as the next fighter for the Republic.
Ecuador
Ecuador has announced intent to buy several new fighter aircraft to match recent purchases by Peru. It is considered unlikely that such a purchase is affordable, although if it goes forward, the F-16 would be a contender for any orders.
Hungary
Eager to join NATO, and needing to purchase new fighter aircraft to bring its forces up to par for entry, Hungary struggled with budget problems and was unable to go forward with a program to purchase the number of aircraft needed. Despite the low cost of the F-16, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen was selected for lease.
Iran
Iran, under the government of the Shah of Iran, was the first foreign customer outside of the original NATO partnership. 160 aircraft were ordered, but none had been delivered by the time of the overthrow of the Shah and rise of the Ayatollah. Ultimately the large cancellation opened the door for Israel to obtain rapid delivery of large numbers of the aircraft.
Oman
Oman has indicated its interest in purchasing 12 F-16C/D-50 aircraft. The $1.1 billion deal has not been finalized, and deliveries have not begun, although the package is supposed to include a full suite of weapons and electronics for the aircraft.
New Zealand
Seeking replacement of its aging A-4 Skyhawk fleet, New Zealand began a program to lease-buy the 28 F-16A/B-15OCU aircraft embargoed before delivery to Pakistan. While this deal offered considerable cost savings it proved to be unaffordable and was cancelled in 2002. The aircraft have since been disposed of and the Royal New Zealand Air Force no longer operates jet fighter aircraft.
Philippines
Needing a viable aircraft to support its cause in the dispute over the Spratly Islands, the Philippines sought to purchase F-16s to replace its F-5 fleet. Financial difficulties have put this plan in hiatus.
Saudi Arabia
As a replacement for its large F-5 fleet, in 1997 Saudi Arabia announced interest in purchasing up to 100 F-16s. However, little progress has been made on the deal since, and the RSAF has ordered 72 Eurofighters from the UK.
Slovenia
One of the Eastern European nations seeking to modernize its fighter fleet, Slovenia has been a possible buyer of used F-16s. No sales have been announced, and the IAI Kfir and JAS 39 have also been offered.
South Africa
There was some possibility that the F-16 could meet the South African Air Force's need for a light-weight affordable fighter, but in 1999, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen was instead chosen.
Spain
With the retirement of its F-5 Freedom Fighter fleet coming before delivery of the Eurofighter Typhoon to replace it, Spain was offered a large sale of surplus USAF F-16 aircraft to fill the gap. However, it was decided to purchase further F/A-18 Hornet aircraft instead.
Summaries of F-16 operation
Summary of FMS sales
Over the years, most F-16 sales of aircraft built in the United States have been through the Foreign Military Sales program. Individual programs have been set up for each customer, the name of which consists of the word Peace followed by a name representative of the nation in question, such as Marble for Israel or Onyx for Turkey. Additionally, a numeral is added for multiple sales to the same nation.
Program Customer Year Aircraft sold Peace A'sama A'safiya Oman Future 12 F-16C/D-50 Peace Atlantis I Portugal 1994 17 F-16A-15OCU + 3 F-16B-15OCU Peace Atlantis II Portugal 1999 21 F-16A-15 + 4 F-16B-15 Peace Bima-Sena Indonesia 1989-1990 8 F-16A-15OCU + 4 F-16B-15OCU Peace Bridge I South Korea 1986-1992 30 F-16C-32 + 10 F-16D-32 Peace Bridge II South Korea 1994-2000 80 F-16C-52 + 40 F-16D-52 Peace Bridge III South Korea 2003-2004 14 F-16C-52 + 6 F-16D-52 Peace Carvin I Singapore 1988 4 F-16A-15OCU + 4 F-16B-15OCU Peace Carvin II Singapore 1998 8 F-16C-52 + 10 F-16D-52 Peace Carvin III Singapore 2000-2002 10 F-16C-52 + 2 F-16D-52 Peace Carvin IV Singapore 2003-2004 20 F-16D-52 Peace Caesar Italy 2003-2004 26 F-16A-15ADF + 4 F-16B-15ADF + 4 F-16A/B-5/10 Peace Crown I Bahrain 1990 8 F-16C-40 + 4 F-16D-40 Peace Crown II Bahrain 2000 10 F-16C-40 Peace Delta Venezuela 1982-1984 18 F-16A-15 + 6 F-16B-15 Peace Falcon I Jordan 1997-1998 12 F-16A-15ADF + 4 F-16B-15ADF Peace Falcon II Jordan 2003 12 F-16A-15ADF + 5 F-16B-15ADF Peace Fenghuang Taiwan 1997-2001 120 F-16A-20 + 30 F-16B-20 Peace Gate I Pakistan 1983 2 F-16A-15 + 4 F-16B-15 Peace Gate II Pakistan 1983-1987 26 F-16A-15 + 8 F-16B-15 Peace Gate III Pakistan Embargoed 6 F-16A-15OCU + 5 F-16B-15OCU Peace Gate IV Pakistan Embargoed 48 F-16A-15OCU + 12 F-16B-15OCU Peace Marble I Israel 1980-1981 18 F-16A-5 + 8 F-16B-5 + 40 F-16A-10 + 9 F-16A-15 Peace Marble II Israel 1986-1988 51 F-16C-30 + 24 F-16D-30 Peace Marble III Israel 1991-1993 30 F-16C-30 + 30 F-16D-30 Peace Marble IV Israel 1994 3 F-16A-1 + 2 F-16B-1 + 1 F-16A-5 + 7 F-16B-5 + 32 F-16A-10 + 5 F-16B-10 Peace Marble V Israel 2004-2009 102 F-16D-52 Peace Naresuan I Thailand 1988 8 F-16A-15OCU + 4 F-16B-15OCU Peace Naresuan II Thailand 1990-1991 6 F-16A-15OCU Peace Naresuan III Thailand 1995-1996 12 F-16A-15OCU + 6 F-16B-15OCU Peace Naresuan IV Thailand 2002-2003 15 F-16A-15ADF + 1 F-16B-15ADF + 2 F-16A-10OCU Peace Onyx I Turkey 1987-1995 34 F-16C-30 + 9 F-16D-30 + 102 F-16C-40 + 15 F-16D-40 Peace Onyx II Turkey 1996-1997 34 F-16C-50 + 6 F-16D-50 Peace Onyx III Turkey 1998-1999 26 F-16C-50 + 14 F-16D-50 Peace Puma Chile 2006 6 F-16C-50 + 4 F-16D-50 Peace Sky Poland 2006-2009 36 F-16C-52 + 12 F-16D-52 Peace Vector I Egypt 1982-1985 34 F-16A-15 + 8 F-16B-15 Peace Vector II Egypt 1986-1988 34 F-16C-32 + 6 F-16D-32 Peace Vector III Egypt 1991-1995 35 F-16C-40 + 12 F-16D-40 Peace Vector IV Egypt 1994-1995 34 F-16C-40 + 12 F-16D-40 Peace Vector V Egypt 1999-2000 21 F-16C-40 Peace Vector VI Egypt 2001-2002 12 F-16C-40 + 12 F-16D-40 Peace Xenia I Greece 1989-1990 34 F-16C-30 + 6 F-16D-30 Peace Xenia II Greece 1997-1998 32 F-16C-50 + 8 F-16D-50 Peace Xenia III Greece 2002-2004 40 F-16C-52 + 20 F-16D-52 Peace Xenia IV Greece 2009-2010 20 F-16C-52 + 10 F-16D-52
Summary of F-16 usage by version
Model Customer Year Quantity YF-16A USAF 1974 2 F-16A-FSD USAF 1976-1978 6 F-16A-1 Belgium 1979-1980 17 F-16A-1 Denmark 1980-1983 3 F-16A-1 Israel 1994 3 (ex-USAF) F-16A-1 Netherlands 1979-1980 12 F-16A-1 Norway 1980 3 F-16A-1 USAF 1978-1979 21 F-16A-5 Belgium 1980-1981 8 F-16A-5 Denmark 1980-1981 12 F-16A-5 Israel 1980-1994 19 (1 ex-USAF) F-16A-5 Netherlands 1980-1981 14 F-16A-5 Norway 1980-1981 10 F-16A-5 USAF 1979-1980 46 F-16A-10 Belgium 1981-1982 30 F-16A-10 Denmark 1981-1982 15 F-16A-10 Israel 1980-1994 72 (32 ex-USAF) F-16A-10 Italy 2003-2004 4 (ex-USAF) F-16A-10 Netherlands 1981-1982 20 F-16A-10 Norway 1981-1982 15 F-16A-10 USAF 1980-1981 188 F-16A-10OCU Thailand 2002 2 (ex-USAF) F-16A-15 Belgium 1983-1985 41 F-16A-15 Denmark 1983-1997 30 (6 ex-USAF) F-16A-15 Egypt 1982-1985 34 F-16A-15 Israel 1980-1981 9 F-16A-15 NASA ? 1 (ex-USAF) F-16A-15 Netherlands 1982-1987 84 F-16A-15 Norway 1982-1984 32 F-16A-15 Pakistan 1983-1987 28 F-16A-15 Portugal 1999 21 (ex-USAF) F-16A-15 USAF 1981-1985 409 F-16A-15 Venezuela 1982-1984 18 F-16A-15ADF Italy 2003-2004 26 (ex-USAF) F-16A-15ADF Jordan 1997-2003 24 (ex-USAF) F-16A-15ADF Thailand 2002-2003 15 (ex-USAF) F-16A-15OCU Belgium 1988-1991 40 F-16A-15OCU Indonesia 1989-1990 8 F-16A-15OCU Netherlands 1987-1992 47 F-16A-15OCU Pakistan Embargoed 13 (delivered to USAF and USN) F-16A-15OCU Portugal 1994 17 F-16A-15OCU Singapore 1988 4 F-16A-15OCU Thailand 1988-1996 26 F-16A-15OCU USAF 2003 5 (ex-Pakistani embargo) F-16A-15OCU US Navy 2003 8 (ex-Pakistani embargo) F-16A-20 Taiwan 1997-2001 120 F-16B-FSD USAF 1977-1978 2 F-16B-1 Belgium 1979-1980 6 F-16B-1 Denmark 1980 2 F-16B-1 Israel 1994 2 (ex-USAF) F-16B-1 Netherlands 1979-1980 6 F-16B-1 Norway 1980 2 F-16B-1 USAF 1978-1979 22 F-16B-5 Belgium 1980-1981 4 F-16B-5 Denmark 1981 3 F-16B-5 Israel 1994 15 (7 ex-USAF) F-16B-5 Netherlands 1980-1981 2 F-16B-5 Norway 1980-1981 2 F-16B-5 USAF 1979-1980 27 F-16B-10 Belgium 1981-1982 2 F-16B-10 Denmark 1981-1997 4 (1 ex-USAF) F-16B-10 Israel 1994 5 (ex-USAF) F-16B-10 Netherlands 1981-1982 20 F-16B-10 Norway 1981-1982 3 F-16B-10 USAF 1980-1981 25 F-16B-15 Belgium 1982-1983 8 F-16B-15 Denmark 1983 8 F-16B-15 Egypt 1982-1985 8 F-16B-15 Netherlands 1982-1987 18 F-16B-15 Norway 1982-1983 5 F-16B-15 Pakistan 1983-1987 12 F-16B-15 Portugal 1999 4 (ex-USAF) F-16B-15 USAF 1981-1985 48 F-16B-15 Venezuela 1982-1984 6 F-16B-15ADF Italy 2003-2004 4 (ex-USAF) F-16B-15ADF Jordan 1997-2003 9 (ex-USAF) F-16B-15ADF Thailand 2002 1 (ex-USAF) F-16B-15OCU Belgium 1989-1990 4 F-16B-15OCU Indonesia 1989-1990 4 F-16B-15OCU Netherlands 1988-1989 5 F-16B-15OCU Norway 1989 2 F-16B-15OCU Pakistan Embargoed 15 (delivered to USAF and USN) F-16B-15OCU Portugal 1994 3 F-16B-15OCU Singapore 1988 4 F-16B-15OCU Thailand 1988-1995 10 F-16B-15OCU USAF 2003 9 (ex-Pakistani embargo) F-16B-15OCU US Navy 2003 6 (ex-Pakistani embargo) F-16B-20 Taiwan 1997-2001 30 F-16C-25 USAF 1984-1986 209 F-16C-30 Greece 1989-1990 34 F-16C-30 Israel 1986-1987 51 F-16C-30 Turkey 1987-1990 34 F-16C-30 USAF 1986-1989 359 F-16C-32 Egypt 1986-1988 34 F-16C-32 South Korea 1986-1992 30 F-16C-32 USAF 1987-1989 57 F-16C-40 Bahrain 1990-2000 18 F-16C-40 Egypt 1991-2002 90 + 12 on order F-16C-40 Israel 1991-1993 30 F-16C-40 Turkey 1990-1995 102 F-16C-40 USAF 1988-1992 232 F-16C-42 USAF 1989-1992 152 F-16C-50 Chile 2006 6 on order F-16C-50 Greece 1997-1998 32 F-16C-50 Turkey 1996-1999 50 F-16C-50 USAF 1991-2004 186 F-16C-52 Greece 2002-2004 40 F-16C-52 Greece 2009-2010 20 on order F-16C-52 Poland 2006-2009 36 on order F-16C-52 Singapore 1998-2002 26 F-16C-52 South Korea 1994-2004 94 F-16C-52 USAF 1992-1996 41 F-16D-25 USAF 1984-1986 35 F-16D-30 Israel 1987-1988 24 F-16D-30 Greece 1997-1998 8 F-16D-30 Turkey 1987-1989 9 F-16D-30 USAF 1986-1989 48 F-16D-32 Egypt 1986-1987 6 F-16D-32 South Korea 1986-1992 10 F-16D-32 USAF 1987-1989 5 F-16D-40 Bahrain 1990 4 F-16D-40 Egypt 1991-2002 24 + 12 on order F-16D-40 Israel 1991-1993 30 F-16D-40 Turkey 1990-1994 15 F-16D-40 USAF 1989-1992 34 F-16D-42 USAF 1989-1992 54 F-16D-50 Chile 2006 4 on order F-16D-50 Greece 1997-1998 32 F-16D-50 Oman Future 16 on order (some may be C models) F-16D-50 Turkey 1996-1999 20 F-16D-50 USAF 1992-1994 28 F-16D-52 Greece 2002-2004 20 F-16D-52 Greece 2009-2010 10 on order F-16D-52 Israel 2004-2009 102 F-16D-52 Poland 2006-2009 12 on order F-16D-52 Singapore 1998-2004 36 F-16D-52 South Korea 1994-2004 46 F-16D-52 USAF 1992-1994 12 F-16E-60 UAE 2004-2006 55 on order F-16F-60 UAE 2003-2006 25 on order F-16N-30 US Navy 1987-1988 22 TF-16N-30 US Navy 1987-1988 4 F-16 AFTI NASA ? 1 F-16XL/A NASA ? 1 F-16XL/B NASA ? 1
Notes
See also
External links
- F-16.net F-16 air forces, operators, and potential customers
