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IIAF (Imperial Iranian Air Force) purchases 160 F-16A on October 27th 1976 with follow up order of additional 140, A total of 300 aircraft. However, new Government cancelled the order in 1979 before the schedule arrival of the first two F-16.

 

Specifications

General

Type: Air-superiority fighter, multirole fighter
Crew: 1
First flight: 6 October 1977
Powerplant
2 × Klimov RD-33 afterburning turbofans
Dry thrust: 8300 kgf (81.4 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: ? each
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 17.37 m | Wingspan: 11.4 m | Height: 4.73 m
Wing area: 38 m² | Empty weight: 11000 kg
Max. takeoff weight: 20000 kg
Performances
Maximum speed: : Mach 2.25 (2400 km/h)
Service ceiling: 18013 m
Range: 1430 km to 2100 km with 1 drop tank
Armament

Inside: 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon with 150 rounds
Outside: 7 Hard points with up to 3500 kg of weapons

 

 

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