The American company Lockheed Martin proposed a highly modified and advanced version of the F-16 named F-21 for the Indian Air Force (#IAF), to be produced in India in partnership with TATA Aerospace.
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The F-21 is essentially a variant derived from the F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the world’s most renowned fighter jets, with unique Indian avionics and specifications. Moreover, Lockheed Martin has pledged to manufacture the projected 114 aircraft in the country with its local partner, Tata, an industrial giant.
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role jet fighter, single-engine, highly maneuverable, capable of operating under all weather and lighting conditions.
Flight range: 4,220 km
Length: 15 m
Weight: 9,207 kg
Introduction: August 17, 1978
Unit cost: USD 14,600,000–18,800,000 (1998)
Engine types: Turbofan, General Electric F110
Manufacturers: Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Lockheed Corporation
TATA and Lockheed Martin Release F-21 Video. Photo: Press Release
