General Dynamics - F-16 Falcon Belgium - Air Force FA-72
- Manufacturer:
- General Dynamics
- Type / Model:
- F-16 Falcon
- Registration:
- FA-72
- Colour Scheme:
- Belgium - Air Force
- Location:
- Low Level, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Samuel Batty
- Date Taken:
- 11/08/2023
- Image ID:
- #462027
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3528 x 2352
- Image Description:
- A BAF 350 Squadron F16AM Falcon as BAF Flight off 2 transiting through LFA7 the Mach Loop on the way back to Kleine Brogel from RAF Valley
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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 | 0 - 0 |
Power
F-16C Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200 engine
| Engine Count | 1 | ||
| Engine Variations | |||
| Engine Manufacturer |
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| Engine Power |
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* Maximum thrust with afterburner
* Afterburner used for maximum thrust
Dimensions
| Length | 15.06 m. 49 ft. 5 in. |
| Wing Span |
9.96 m.
32 ft. 8 in.
F-16C |
| Height |
5.08 m.
16 ft. 8 in.
F-16C |
| Empty Weight |
8581 kg.
18900 lbs.
F-16C |
| Max Weight |
12031 kg.
26500 lbs.
F-16C |
Performance
| Max Speed | 2414 kph 1500 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 1609 kph 1000 mph |
| Ceiling | 18288 m. 60000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
546
295
nm
km.
combat radius |
| Max Range |
4223
2280
nm
km.
with drop tanks |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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