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: NASA experimental 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
Description
- Wizard Squadron livery
Availability
- Special Challenges
Gallery
Banner advertising the "Wizard" Skin, the Su-47 "Gault" Skin, and the F-15 S/MTD "Sorcerer" Skin
Description
- Three-tone desert camouflage; based on the F-16XA Sakerfalcon from Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere
Availability
- Limited-Time Drop (October 21–November 4, 2015)
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (July 16, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
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
- Elmar Hahn
- Thomas Hein
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Desert camouflage
- Mercenary: F-16XL-1 livery
- Soldier: Air Superiority Gray
- Knight: Multi-tone Ferris camouflage
- Special: Wizard Squadron livery
Gallery
Wizard Squadron's F-16XL - Special color
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
An F-16XL in Yuktobanian colors, based on the F-16XA Sakerfalcon
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References[]
- ↑ The Demon of the Round Table, under the Knight Ace Style. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ The Round Table. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Flicker of Hope. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ Desert Arrow. Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
- ↑ Ace Combat Infinity.