F-16 Peru

F-16: Advancing the Future of Peru’s Air Defense

Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. Our products have been doing just that in Latin America for more than 50 years. Our presence on the continent is growing as we strengthen partnerships in the region. Now, as the Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP) prepares to transform its fighter fleet, we are confident the F-16 Block 70 will deliver the advanced capabilities and performance needed to address Peru’s pressing defense requirements now and decades to come.  

F-16 Block 70: Advanced Air Defense Capability

The F-16 is the most advanced 4th generation fighter and brings a new level of combat capability to air forces around the world. With a global fleet of over 3,100 F-16s currently in operation across 29 countries, Peru would become an integral part of a robust and expansive international network, both now and in the future. Anytime, day or night, there is a good chance an F-16 is serving a critical mission somewhere in the world, and to ensure the F-16's continued role in enabling peace through strength, we maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap, driving innovation and upgrades that address emerging challenges.

Allied & Industrial Partnerships

The F-16 is a symbol of enduring partnerships and industrial collaboration. With the F-16 Block 70, Peru is not just procuring an aircraft - it’s building a decades-long strategic relationship with the United States. Joining the F-16 Block 70 program brings the FAP additional military cooperation opportunities and allied partnerships, not only with the U.S., but with many other countries. Furthermore, the F-16 fosters industrial base cooperation, which increases interoperability between allied defense forces, drives resilience in supply chains and creates economic growth for all partners.

Cutting-Edge Radar Technology

The F-16 Block 70 is equipped with Northrop Grumman’s advanced SABR APG-83 AESA fire control radar and has 5th Generation fighter radar capabilities, delivering unparalleled situational awareness and all-weather targeting precision. Its technology provides pilots with detailed digital map displays that are customizable with slew and zoom features. Of added benefit, the radar’s commonality with the F-35’s radar is a remarkable 95% for software and 70% for hardware.

Life-Saving Safety Features

A standout addition to the F-16 Block 70 is Lockheed Martin’s Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS), which earned a Collier Trophy® for helping eliminate a leading cause of fatalities in military aviation. Designed to mitigate incidents of controlled flight into terrain, Auto GCAS has already saved 13 pilots and 12 F-16s since entering service in 2014. Its integration into the F-16 underscores the aircraft’s superior safety and performance capabilities.

Unrivaled Weapon Integration

Lockheed Martin has more than 40 years of weapon integration experience with the F-16, which no other company can match. Our experience as a weapon integrator has enabled the F-16 to develop into one of the most versatile multirole fighters.

Integrated Sustainment

F-16 operators benefit from economies of scale based on the sheer number of jets flying today and expected to be flying for years to come. We are a full lifecycle partner, across development and engineering, production and sustainment, and are focused on delivering integrated sustainment capabilities to ensure our customers’ aircraft are mission ready anytime and anywhere.   

Enhanced Situational Awareness

The F-16 Block 70’s high-resolution center pedestal display provides critical tactical imagery and seamlessly integrates AESA and targeting pod data. Pilots receive enhanced awareness from the pedestal’s color moving maps, enlarged air-to-air situation displays and zoom functionality. Their capabilities are augmented by digital flight instrument data displays and a color/night helmet-mounted display.

Extended Structural Life

The F-16 Block 70 boasts an extended structural life of 12,000 hours, equivalent to over 40 years of service for most air forces, with minimal structural repairs required. This longevity, coupled with greater inspection intervals, significantly reduces maintenance costs.

Enhanced Operational Flexibility

The inclusion of conformal fuel tanks enhances the aircraft’s operational flexibility and increases its fuel capacity and mission range — without compromising its aerodynamic efficiency.