Will the US retire the F-16?

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Will the US retire the F-16?

The Air Force originally planned to retire its F-16s in 2025, but budget constraints and the slow delivery of its intended replacement, the F-35, forced the service to initiate a Service Life Extension Program for its F-16s, enabling the fighters to fly until at least 2048.

How many F-16s does the USAF have?

1,000 F-16s
One of the most versatile aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has been the mainstay of the Air Force aerial combat fleet. With over 1,000 F-16s in service, the platform has been adapted to complete a number of missions, including air-to-air fighting, ground attack and electronic warfare.

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How far can af 16?

500 miles
In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles (860 kilometers), deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. An all-weather capability allows it to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions.

How many F-16s are still in the Air Force?

While many F-16s have been shifted to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units, the F-16 is still part of the Air Force’s active force, with about 950 aircraft still in service.

Does the F-16 still have radar?

(The current radar in the F-16C and D aircraft is a mechanically scanned array.) While many F-16s have been shifted to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units, the F-16 is still part of the Air Force’s active force, with about 950 aircraft still in service.

What would happen to the 173rd Fighter Wing if the F-15 retired?

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There the 173rd Fighter Wing’s primary mission is to train new Eagle Drivers. The retirement of the F-15C/D would likely see the end of the base’s pilot training mission. Kadena Air Base in Japan also has two F-15C/D squadrons, but both would likely be re-equipped with new aircraft in the process. The 173rd FW is the USAF sole F-15C/D schoolhouse.

Is the F-15C/D Eagle being replaced with F-16s?

Chairman Joe Wilson asked right out of the gate about a previously unknown USAF plan to retire the F-15C/D Eagle fleet and replace them with F-16s. The subject of the question itself seemed to be big news to the committee with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler later asking about what upgrades the F-15C/D was going to get so it could meet modern threats.