F-16AM: The Most Controversial Premium in War Thunder?

Is the F-16AM worth buying in War Thunder 2026, or is the controversy surrounding France's newest premium jet justified? In this review we look at how the F-16AM performs at BR 13.7, covering its AN/APG-66(V)3 radar, AIM-120A AMRAAMs, and whether it's actually one of the strongest rank VIII premiums currently available. The F-16AM caused genuine debate in the community originally shown on the dev server as Belgian, later changed to Dutch, and added to the French tree instead of a domestic French fighter many players were expecting. But putting the controversy aside, is the aircraft itself actually worth your money? 🎯 What we cover: ✅ Background: Why the F-16AM caused so much discussion ✅ Avionics: AN/APG-66(V)3 radar, HMD, RWR and countermeasures ✅ Loadout: AIM-120A AMRAAMs, AIM-9M Sidewinders, and the M61 Vulcan ✅ Flight Performance: strengths and positioning ✅ 2026 Reality Check: Facing the strongest jets in the game ✅ Comparison: How it stacks up against the Su-30MKK, Su-30MK2 AMV, and Mirage F1C-200 ✅ Who Should Buy It: When the F-16AM actually makes sense ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Flag Changing F-16 0:38 The F-16AM Controversy 1:33 Avionics and Loadout 3:46 What It Does Well 4:36 The 2026 Reality Check 5:23 How It Compares 7:18 Pros and Cons 7:55 Who Is This Jet For? 8:31 Worth Buying in 2026? 🔗 Related Videos: ▶ Mirage F1C-200 Review:    • Mirage F1C-200: Still Worth It in 2026?   ▶ Su-30MKK Review:    • This jet is BROKEN: The Su-30MKK Experience   ▶ Which US Premium Is Right for You?:    • F-4S vs F-20A vs F/A-18 Early: Which US Pr...   #WarThunder #F16AM #warthunderjets #airrb #warthunderplanes