Future Options

See Current Options

The following systems could be integrated on the F-16. Many have already been demonstrated.

• Air Refueling Probe
  This probe provides in-flight refueling from a drogue system. Options include a telescoping probe from a wing fuel tank.
  
  
• Auxiliary Power Unit
  This power unit replaces the jet fuel starter and ground electrical and hydraulics carts.
  
  
• On-Board Inert Gas Generation System (OBIGGS)
  OBIGGS eliminates halon and nitrogen servicing requirements.
  
  
• Multiaxis Thrust Vectoring
  This type of vectoring provides precise control and high nose-pointing rates at low air speeds
  
  
• In-Flight Route Planning
  Using in-flight route planning, pilots are provided with dynamic flight direction for best avoidance of threats.
  
  
• Perspective Displays
  These displays provide the pilot with a visual refresher that improves first-run attack success probability.
  
  
• Embedded Training
  This enhanced peacetime training uses realistic simulated threats and targets.
  
  
• Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System
  An integrated digital terrain system with digital flight control, this system enhances low-altitude safety.
  
  
• Automatic Maneuvering Attack
  This provides integrated fire and flight control for reduced pilot work load.
  
  
• Microwave Landing System
  This system provides curvilinear precision instrument approach capability.
  
  
• Missile Warning System
  This system provides warning of approaching missiles, including passive homing missiles, for proper timing of countermeasures.
  
  
• All-Weather Standoff Weapons
  Weapons used include the AGM-84E Standoff Land-Attack Missile (SLAM) and the AGM-142 Popeye II.
  
  
• International Advanced Weapons
  Advanced weapons include MICA, IRIS-T, Python IV, Active Skyflash air-to-air missile, ALARM antiradiation missile, Apache multimission standoff weapon, autonomous free-flight dispenser system, and AS30L laser-guided missile.

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