Why can't the F-16c carry GBU's, (other than the GUB-24) AGMs and other guided monitions in its most inner pylon (where the fuel tanks go)?

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There are plenty of images of F-16cs carrying laser guided bombs, Mavericks, and JDAMS in the most inner pylons, in the game the Israeli F-16s can so why can’t they do the same with the American one??? P.S. (I think the F-16c should also get at least AIM-120Bs to stay competitive in the new meta)

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“Smart” bombs aka JDAMs need some more wiring on the pylon so coordinates can be sent to it. Israelis tend to upgrade their American jets a lot, that’s why. That’s also why the F-15I can carry 360 cm while the F-15E can carry only 240.

P.S. The AIM-120A and the AIM-120B are identical. The AIM-120C-5 might is a slight downgrade of the A/B when fired within 40 KMs

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