2018年3月23日 · A key feature of the F-16’s cockpit is the exceptional field of view. The single-piece, bird-proof polycarbonate bubble canopy provides 360° all-round visibility, with a 40° look-down angle over the side of the aircraft, and 15° down over the nose (compared to the common 12–13° of preceding aircraft); the pilot’s seat is elevated for ...

The F-16's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for enhanced cockpit visibility, a side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, an ejection seat reclined 30 degrees from vertical to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system that helps ...

2024年12月8日 · The F-16 Block 70/72 and F-16 Viper Upgrade feature new cockpit displays, safety improvements, and missionized aft cockpit flexibility. The updated cockpit layout includes a 6"x 8" high-resolution center pedestal display for precise lethality and unprecedented battlespace awareness for pilots.

The Block 70/72 features advanced avionics, a proven Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modernized cockpit with new safety features, advanced weapons, conformal fuel tanks, an improved performance engine, and an industry-leading extended structural service life of 12,000 hours.

Test pilot Major Desmond Brophy (Canadian Air Force Exchange pilot) gives a tour of an F-16 Fighting Falcon (aka Viper) cockpit used for flight testing at Ed...

2024年4月9日 · Even a limited number of old and retired F-16s can significantly boost some air forces (such as Argentina and Ukraine). The F-16's cockpit is also full of innovative designs that help make the aircraft one of the most successful American warplanes of the modern era.

2023年12月22日 · Though unusual for a high-performance jet fighter, the F-16 features a simple engine intake with no moving parts. However, the location ensures that the engine is not starved of air even at high...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations.

Discover the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the world’s most capable 4th generation multirole fighter. Explore Lockheed Martin’s advanced fighter capabilities.

The cockpit of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the "Viper," is a well-organized and advanced space designed for the pilot to operate the aircraft effectively. While the specific layout may vary slightly depending on the version and configuration of the F-16, here's an overview of the typical components you would find in the F-16 cockpit.