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Taiwan's F-16V Aircraft Tests Amid Rising China Tensions

12/23/2025

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Recent photos show Taiwan's F-16V Block 70 two-seat aircraft in testing at a U.S. airfield, taxiing at Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina.
Owen’s Aviation Photos report upgrades including conformal fuel tanks and an HGU-55/P flight helmet for the test pilot.
The aircraft also carries a dorsal pod for electronic warfare and communications amid ongoing tensions with mainland China, which has been conducting military exercises in the region.

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Recent photos show Taiwan's F-16V Block 70 two-seat aircraft in testing at a U.S. airfield, taxiing at Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina.
Owen’s Aviation Photos report upgrades including conformal fuel tanks and an HGU-55/P flight helmet for the test pilot.
The aircraft also carries a dorsal pod for electronic warfare and communications amid ongoing tensions with mainland China, which has been conducting military exercises in the region.