The F-16XL is an Attacker variant of the F-16C Fighting Falcon. It features a cranked-arrow delta wing design, and can engage ground targets with speed and power, typically at a cost to its mobility.
History
Strangereal
The F-16XL was operated primarily by the Belkan Air Force during the Belkan War. It was also flown by the paramilitary terrorist organization A World With No Boundaries in limited numbers. The (former) OADF Wizard Squadron used F-16XLs in conjunction with YF-23As.[1] Other notable pilots who flew this aircraft were Belkan aces Elmar Hahn, callsign Amsel,[2] and Thomas Hein, callsign Dichter.[3]
During the Circum-Pacific War, the Yuktobanian Air Force used F-16XLs against Osea's 1st Tank Battalion as they advanced in Operation Desert Arrow.[4]
During the Aurelian War, F-16XLs were used by the Leasath Air Force during the war's middle stages.[5]
Joint Assault universe
Antares Squadron had access to the aircraft during the Valahia Crisis.[6]
Infinity universe
F-16XLs were available to UNF pilots during Operation Eternal Liberation.[7]
Game Analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- "A prototype bomber based on the F-16. Its main wings have been reworked into cranked-arrow delta wings, granting it greater mobility and more weaponry than the original. With enhanced low-speed flight stability, it is a formidable force against ground targets, but its mobility retained from the original model also allows it to perform well in close-range combat."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock:
Acquire the F-16XL Set (purchase the Experimental Aircraft Series or individual DLC).
Statistics:
Weapons
- GUN x2400 (∞ on Casual -Easy-/Easy/Normal)
- MSL x90 (∞ on Casual -Easy-)
- UGB x36
- 4AAM x32
- 4AGM x48
- FLR x5
Part Slots
- BODY: 38
- ARMS: 38
- MISC: 38
Skins
- Osea: Hill grey
- Erusea: F-16I-inspired desert camouflage
- Special: F-16XL No.75-0749's black and yellow NASA livery
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings
- Wizard: Wizard Team livery
Gallery
Ace Combat Infinity
- "A heavily modified version of the F-16.
The main wing has been changed to a cranked-arrow delta wing and it has the largest weapon carrying capacity among the F-16 aircraft. It features improved stability in low speed ranges and its abilities as both an attacker and a bomber have also been improved. The aircraft competed with the F-15E in the Enhanced Tactical Fighter (ETF), a programme that was conducted by the United States Air force. Unfortunately, the aircraft was not adopted and is now used as a subject of flight research in research institutions."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- This aircraft can be unlocked via the Aircraft Tree.
| Lv.
|
Cst
|
Price
|
GUN
|
MSL
|
4AGM
|
SOD
|
GPB
|
SP
|
MO
|
ST
|
AA
|
AG
|
DF
|
| 1 |
575 |
136,800 |
368 |
114 |
16 |
– |
– |
E+ |
E+ |
C |
E+ |
D+ |
E+
|
| 2 |
614 |
24,000 |
404 |
116 |
20 |
– |
– |
D |
E+ |
C |
E+ |
C |
D
|
| 3 |
653 |
20,880 |
441 |
118 |
24 |
– |
– |
D+ |
D |
C+ |
D |
C |
D+
|
| 4 |
692 |
38,160 |
478 |
120 |
28 |
13 |
– |
D+ |
D |
B |
D |
C+ |
C
|
| 5 |
731 |
64,800 |
515 |
124 |
32 |
14 |
– |
C |
D+ |
B |
D |
C+ |
C+
|
| 6 |
770 |
153,600[a] |
552 |
128 |
36 |
15 |
– |
C+ |
D+ |
B |
D |
B |
B
|
| 7 |
809 |
78,000 |
589 |
132 |
38 |
16 |
12 |
C+ |
D+ |
B+ |
D |
B+ |
B+
|
| 8 |
848 |
144,000 |
626 |
136 |
40 |
18 |
14 |
B |
C |
B+ |
D+ |
B+ |
A
|
| 9 |
887 |
336,000 |
663 |
140 |
42 |
20 |
16 |
B |
C |
B+ |
D+ |
B+ |
A
|
| 10 |
926 |
734,400 |
700 |
144 |
44 |
22 |
18 |
B+ |
C+ |
A |
D+ |
B+ |
A+
|
| 11 |
973 |
1,584,000 |
737 |
146 |
46 |
23 |
19 |
B+ |
C+ |
A |
D+ |
A |
S
|
| 12 |
1020 |
1,248,000 |
774 |
148 |
48 |
24 |
20 |
A |
B |
A+ |
C |
A+ |
S+
|
| 13 |
1067 |
2,292,000 |
811 |
150 |
50 |
25 |
21 |
A+ |
B+ |
S |
C |
S |
S+
|
| 14 |
1114 |
3,072,000 |
848 |
152 |
52 |
26 |
22 |
A+ |
B+ |
S |
C+ |
S |
S+
|
| 15 |
1161 |
4,116,000 |
885 |
154 |
56 |
28 |
24 |
S |
A |
S+ |
C+ |
S+ |
S+
|
| 16 |
1221 |
6,036,000 |
919 |
156 |
58 |
29 |
25 |
S+ |
A+ |
S+ |
C+ |
S+ |
S+
|
| 17 |
1280 |
6,888,000 |
953 |
158 |
60 |
30 |
26 |
S+ |
A+ |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
S++
|
| 18 |
1339 |
7,752,000 |
987 |
160 |
62 |
31 |
27 |
S+ |
A+ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
S++
|
| 19 |
1398 |
9,912,000 |
1021 |
162 |
64 |
32 |
28 |
S+ |
S |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
S++
|
| 20 |
1457 |
12,492,000 |
1056 |
164 |
68 |
34 |
30 |
S+ |
S |
S+ |
A |
S+ |
S++
|
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 20 BODY, 17 ARMS, and 17 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Ground Falcon
- Lv.10: Delta Wing Lover
- Lv.15: Falconer
- Lv.20: Third Life
Skin Galleries
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "This aircraft boasts excellent acceleration and control at low speeds, as well as a large weapons payload"
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 6: Desert Dawn on the second playthrough. Costs $46,000.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- C1: Air Superiority Gray
- C2: Desert camouflage
- C3: Three-tone brown camouflage
- C4: Blue-orange fuselage with white nose and lower half
- C5: White body with purple stripes
- C6: Wizard Squadron livery
Gallery
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "This aircraft boasts excellent acceleration and control at low speeds, as well as a large weapons payload"
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 7C: Time Limit. Costs 31,300 credits
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Air Superiority Gray
- Leasath: Desert camouflage
- Special 1: Three-tone brown camouflage
- Special 2: F-16XL-1 livery
Named Pilots
- Biel: Found in Break In. Destroy all air units during the first phase and it will appear alongside enemy reinforcements in the mission update.
Gallery
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- "This modified F-16 features a double delta wing for better acceleration and maneuverability at low speeds. Its increased wing area allows for greater weapons payload, ideal for ground attacks."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 16: The Demon of the Round Table on Knight Ace Style, and defeat the Wizard Squadron. It costs 81,000 credits to purchase.
Statistics
- Speed: 66
- Mobility: 52
- Stability: 64
- Defense: 61
- Air-to-Air: 34
- Air-to-Ground: 80
Named Pilots
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: F-16XA Sakerfalcon's desert camouflage
- Mercenary: NASA's F-16XL-1 (75-0749) black and yellow livery
- Soldier: Hill-Grey camouflage scheme
- Knight: Multi-tone grey Ferris camouflage
- Special: Wizard Squadron livery
Gallery
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "This modified F-16 features a double delta wing for better acceleration and maneuverability at low speeds. Its increased wing area allows for greater weapons payload, ideal for ground attacks."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of F-16C Fighting Falcon. Costs Ƶ18,300 per plane.
Statistics
- Speed: 66
- Defense: 61
- Mobility: 52
- Stability: 64
- Air-to-Air: 34
- Air-to-Ground: 80
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Air Superiority Gray
- RZ: Black body
- YK: Desert camouflage
Gallery
Razgriz color in the hangar
An F-16XL in Osean colors
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References
Mage livery
Wizard livery
Wizard livery
Spare livery
Hangar view of Skin 1
Hangar view of Skin 2
Hangar view of Skin 3
Hangar view of Skin 4
Hangar view of Skin 5
Hangar view of Skin 6
Hangar view of Skin 7
Cockpit
Instruments
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