First flightapprovedOctober 06, 2026
Lockheed Martin
Morocco's First F-16 Block 72 First Flight
Lockheed Martin announced the successful first flight of the Royal Moroccan Air Force's first F-16 Block 72 from Greenville, South Carolina. The aircraft is now progressing through flight testing toward its first delivery.
Headline metrics
| Aircraft variant | F-16 Block 72 | Lockheed Martin describes Block 72 as the newest and most advanced F-16 variant. |
| Customer | Royal Moroccan Air Force |
Highlights
- U.S. production siteGreenville, South Carolina
- Flight-test milestoneSuccessful first flight completed; flight testing continues toward first delivery.
- Aircraft upgradesModernized avionics, advanced sensors, improved mission systems, and enhanced safety and reliability features.
Resources
- Lockheed Martin releasenews.lockheedmartin.com