Data[]
| Category. | Statistic. |
|---|---|
| First flight on. | 20 January 1974 ~ 6 months late by what I can gather. |
| Retired on. | No, still in use. |
| Major contractor(s). | General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. |
| Dose it use nukes or cruse missiles. | Yes. The 0.3-340 kt B61 and B82 1.2 mt nukes. |
| Fight ceiling. | 50,000+ ft (15,240+ m). |
| Top speed. | Mach 1.2 (915 mph, 1,470 km/h) at sea level. |
| VTOL. | No. |
| Range. | Ferry range: 2,280 nmi (2,620 mi, 4,220 km) with drop tanks. |
| Crew. | 1. |
| Nationality(s). | American. |
| Class. | Multirole fighter and Air superiority fighter. |
| Rate of climb. | 50,000 ft/min (254 m/s). |
| Links. | http://www.wikiwand.com/en/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon and http://www.wikiwand.com/en/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon_variants. |
It uses a Westinghouse AN/APG-66 fire-control radar.
Videos[]
Great Planes - General Dynamics F-16 Falcon
Great Planes - General Dynamics F-16 Falcon.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
General Dynamics F-16XL
General Dynamics F-16XL.
Images[]
Wisconsin ANG F-16 Fighting Falcons over Madison. A four ship of F-16C from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard over Madison, Wisconsin on October 18, 2008. In flight lead is aircraft 87-278 with a unique tail flash that was designed to celebrate the unit's 60th Anniversary.