F-16V would require tungsten ballast to adjust CG

H/T Steve. The Pentagon has put up a solicitation for tungsten ballast to be installed on upgraded F-16s. The installation of newer AESA radar and avionics have resulted in weight savings.

Major Jacob Rohrbach, test pilot with the 40th Flight Test Squadron, flew the first-ever M7 Test mission with two JASSM ER weapons on board an F-16 on July 25, 2018 at Eglin AFB, FL. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Brandi Hansen)

The ballast is need in order for the jet to maintain its centre of gravity (CG).

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