F-16 Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

🛩 Internal Fuel Capacity:

• Approximately 3,175 litres (≈ 845 U.S. gallons) stored within the fuselage and wings.

🛢 External Fuel Tanks:

• Two wing tanks: Each holds about 1,400 litres (≈ 370 U.S. gallons).

• One centerline tank: Holds about 1,700 litres (≈ 450 U.S. gallons).

⚙️ Total Fuel Capacity (with external tanks):

• Around 7,675 litres (≈ 2,025 U.S. gallons).

✈️ Extended Range with Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs):

• Adds roughly 1,360 litres (≈ 360 U.S. gallons), increasing total fuel to over 9,000 litres (≈ 2,385 gallons).

💡 Operational Range:

• With full tanks, the F-16 can fly up to 4,200 km (2,600 miles) with external and conformal tanks.