What is the F-16 Fighting Falcon?
What is the F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, single-engined jet fighter aircraft manufactured for the United States Air Force (USAF). Though designed as a lightweight fighter, it has evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven its worth in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack.
When did the first F-16 fighter jet fly?
The initial two-seat model achieved its first flight on 8 August 1977. The initial production-standard F-16A flew for the first time on 7 August 1978 and its delivery was accepted by the USAF on 6 January 1979. The F-16 was given its name of “Fighting Falcon” on 21 July 1980]
What is The wingspan of a F 16?
Thrust: F-16C/D, 27,000 pounds Wingspan: 32 feet, 8 inches (9.8 meters) Length: 49 feet, 5 inches (14.8 meters) Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters) Weight: 19,700 pounds without fuel (8,936 kilograms) Maximum takeoff weight: 37,500 pounds (16,875 kilograms)
What material is the F-16 made out of?
The F-16 was designed to be relatively inexpensive to build and simpler to maintain than earlier-generation fighters. The airframe is built with about 80% aviation-grade aluminum alloys, 8% steel, 3% composites, and 1.5% titanium.
Where can I buy a 1/72 scale Lockheed F-16?
Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA3889 Lockheed F-16AM 301 Sq. �Jaguares�, Portuguese Air Force, �NATO Tiger Meet 2011�. Buy online now at Flying Tigers. The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin.
When did the F-16 come into service?
The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so…
What engine does the F-16 have?
With its state of the art technology and awesome flight maneuverability, this plane has been bought by some eighteen countries totaling over 3,530 copies. The F 16 uses either Pratt & Whitney or GE engines generating 23,770 lbs. and 28,984 lbs.of thrust respectivly.
