New anti-surface role for F-16 with Harpoon missile
While foreign air forces have equipped F-16s with Harpoon anti-ship missiles, the U.S. Air Force has traditionally not used this anti-surface weapon, which is more common on U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft. However, this approach seems to be changing.
The Harpoon is a long-range, all-weather anti-ship missile developed by Boeing and designed for air and ship launches. It has a diameter of 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) and weighs around 1,160 pounds (526 kg). The missile’s length is 182.2 inches (4.63 meters) for ship launches and 151.5 inches (3.85 meters) for air launches.