Aircraft Data
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. Serving with the USAF but also in the air forces of 25 nations.F-16C first flew in 1984 and have substantial improvement in cockpit avionics and the Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200 engine the carriage of the AGM-45 Shrike, AGM-88 HARM, and AIM-120 missiles.
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1974 | 4400 | 4000 | 1 | n/a |
Power
1 x General Electric F110 (27000 - 32000 lbf) or Pratt & Whitney F100 (17900 - 29100 lbf) turbofan engine.
F-16C Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200 engine
Weapons
Guns: 1× 20 mm M61 Vulcan gatling gun. Hardpoints: 2× wing-tip Air-to-air missile launch rails, 6× under-wing & 3× under-fuselage pylon stations holding up to 20,450 lb payload
Dimensions
| Length | (F-16C) |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 32 ft. 8 in. (F-16C) |
| Height | 16 ft. 8 in. (F-16C) |
| Empty Weight | 18,900 lbs. (F-16C) |
| Max Weight | 26,500 lbs. (F-16C) |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1,500 mph |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 1,000 mph |
| Ceiling | 60,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 295nm (combat radius) |
| Max Range | 2,280nm (with drop tanks) |
Updated 25th January 2009
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