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The transfer of F-16s to Ukraine stirs worldwide debate

F-16 built to avoid crashes
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F-16 built to avoid crashes

The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) of the fighter jet is purpose-built to prevent deadly crashes and avoid loss of lives.

Unparalleled target area details
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Unparalleled target area details

With its enhanced battle space awareness and high-resolution Center Pedestal Display (CPD), the F-16 provides critical tactical imagery to pilots with unparalleled target area detail and digital map displays. Avionics systems include highly accurate enhanced global positioning and inertial navigation systems.

Advanced and unobstructed vision
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Advanced and unobstructed vision

The cockpit and its bubble canopy give the pilot unobstructed forward and upward vision, and greatly improved vision over the side and to the rear.

Integrated supply chain partnerships
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Integrated supply chain partnerships

Along with a modular design for easier maintenance and lower lifecycle cost, the F-16s have approximately 600 suppliers around the world.