| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 3076 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16E Desert Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | RE-51 |
| Operator Titles: | United Arab Emirates - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KonyaMap |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LTAN IATA: KYA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Anatolian Eagle 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 2023 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 571204 |
| Photo Comment |
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3076 is one of 55 F-16E single-seater "Desert Falcons" in service with the UAEAF since 2004. Built in 2006, this airframe previously carried US FY number 00-6051 and is reported to be assigned to Shaheen / Squadron 2 based at Al Dhafra AB. Note the rather massive Raytheon AGM-88C HARM missile under the wing. HARM stands for High-Speed-Anti-Radiation-Missile and it's purpose is to cause harm to radar installations. However, in this picture, the 4 meter long missile does not carry any explosives, as can be seen by the blue ring on the missile. The UAE has about 160 AGM-88 in its inventory. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 May 2023, and has since been viewed 442 times. |