2016年12月8日 · The QF-16 will replace the current QF-4 FSAT fleet and will act as a fourth-generation airborne target representing today’s airborne threats. It will also support the evaluation of fielded air-to-air missile (AAM) capabilities, while offering live …

2022年8月17日 · The QF-16 is a reusable, optionally piloted FSAT system designed to carry out a variety of missions including air-to-air live fire training, evaluation of weapons systems, auto take-off and landing, supersonic flight and ground-to-air live fire missile tests.

US Air Force converts retired F-16s into target drones for test missions and pilot training. QF-16 drone program enables testing of new weapons and countermeasures for airborne threats....

2025年3月3日 · The Air Force’s QF-16 drones, which can also be flown in a crewed mode for training and other purposes, typically have a lifespan of around 300 flight hours in total post-conversion. The cost to turn F-16 into a Zombie Viper has generally been between $1 and $2 million over the years.

2019年8月22日 · The QF-16 is the latest FSAT designed to test and evaluate U.S. weapon systems and assist in developing tactics, techniques, and procedures to counter fighter-size airborne threats.

2016年9月27日 · The QF-16 is the introduction of fourth-generation fighter capabilities in the aerial target mission. It maintains all inherent capabilities of the baseline F-16 Fighting Falcon including supersonic flight and 9 G maneuverability.

2019年8月22日 · The QF-16 is the latest FSAT designed to test and evaluate U.S. weapon systems and assist in developing tactics, techniques, and procedures to counter fighter-size airborne threats.

2021年9月8日 · The QF-16 drone proves to be an invaluable asset to the 325th Fighter Wing by acting as a moving target for pilots’ live-fire training, with the added bonus of multiple aircraft being controlled safely from the ground.

2025年3月10日 · The QF-16 Zombie Vipers are a critical component of modern air combat training and weapons testing. Their unmatched speed, cost-effectiveness, and ability to simulate realistic aerial threats make them an indispensable asset for the U.S. Air Force.

2020年6月27日 · Since 2010, the US Air Force and Boeing’s QF-16 programme has been converting old F-16 fighter jets into unmanned drones, which can fly preset routes without a pilot.