F-16C Viper Startup Checklist

DCS WORLD — 0/36 STEPS

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon — universally known as the 'Viper' — is the most numerous Western fighter in service, with over 4,600 built since 1976. Originally designed as a lightweight air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a versatile multirole aircraft. The Block 50/52 F-16C featured in DCS includes the APG-68 radar, HARM targeting system, and full precision strike capability.

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerGeneral Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)

first Flight1974

roleMultirole fighter

crew1 pilot

engines1x GE F110-GE-129 (29,500 lbf)

max Speed2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0)

range4,220 km (2,280 nmi)

ceiling50,000+ ft

weight21,772 kg (MTOW)