SABCA F-16 Block 10B Fighting Falcon

SABCA · Belgium · first flew 1980 · fighter

Variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon — family overview.

The F-16 Block 10B is a further Belgian-specific sub-variant designation applied to SABCA-assembled Fighting Falcons, reflecting incremental equipment changes within the Block 10 production run. It is functionally equivalent to the Block 10 and 10A.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	15.03 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Belgian SABCA Block 10B sub-variant Fighting Falcon
Further minor equipment changes from Block 10A standard
Single Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan in ventral intake

Externally identical to all Block 10 F-16As — no visible differences distinguish the 10B from 10 or 10A sub-variants.

Specifications

The SABCA F-16 Block 10B Fighting Falcon has a length of 15.03 m (49 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.45 m (31 ft).
Its maximum speed is 2120 km/h (1317 mph).
Typical crew: 1.

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History

SABCA used sub-variant letters to track specific production batches and equipment fits within the overall Block 10 standard. The Block 10B continued SABCA's production for the Belgian Air Force and represents the last of the early-block aircraft before the substantially revised Block 15 entered production.

Variants

The progression 10/10A/10B represents Belgian sub-block designations within the broader early F-16A family; all were subsequently eligible for MLU avionics upgrade.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the Belgian Air Component; upgraded through the MLU programme and eventually replaced by F-35As.

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