The F-16 Fighting Falcon

The F-16 is one of, if not the best American fighter. Serving many countries like Israel, France, and many more. Its only major competitors are the Mirage 2000 and the Russian MiG-29 "FULCRUM". It is capable of very high speeds and it has superb handling. It is certainly a very outstanding fighter.

SPECIFICATIONS ( LOAD OUT INFORMATION)

Type: Single-seat multi-role fighter

Power plant (Engine): One 25,000-lb.-thrust P&W F100 or 25,200-lb.-thrust GE F110 Afterburning Turbojet

Maximum Speed: 1,320 m.p.h. (Mach 2.05) at 40,000 ft.

Combat Radius: 800 miles with drop tanks.

Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft.

Weapons: 1 M61 Vulcan 20-mm cannon and up to 20,400 lbs. of air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry

Weight: Empty 18,200 lbs. ; Max Takeoff 27,200

Dimensions: Span:    31 ft.

           Length:  47 ft. 8 in.

           Height:    16ft. 5 in.

       Wing area: 278 sq. ft.

Agility

The F-16 was a revelation when it first appeared, being the most agile fighter in the world. Both the Mirage 2000 and the

Speed

Although capable of twice the speed of sound at altitude, it is the F-16's performance at lower level and its acceleration at lower speeds that make it such an outstanding fighter.