The F-16 is regarded as one of the most versatile fighter aircraft in the world It offers an almost unlimited mission envelope It is cost-effective multi-rolecombat system with high availability Consistent development has also contributed to the expansion of mission profiles F-16C Block 5052 was developed as the Wild Weasel in order to counter enemy anti-air defences For this role the aircraft is equipped with the AGM-88 HARM an electronic target-acquisition system With an empty weight of 8432kg it is the heaviest version of the F-16 Almost all types of weapon in the USAF Air Force Weapons Arsenal of the can be fitted to the seven external weapon stations of an F-16C