Overview
Designed by General Dynamics as a light, agile fighter, the F-16 introduced fly-by-wire controls and a bubble canopy with superb visibility. More than 4,600 have been built for over 25 countries, and the latest Block 70 version is still in production.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 15.06 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.96 m |
| Height | 4.88 m |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 19,187 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 2,120 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.05 |
| Ferry range | 4,220 km |
| Combat radius | 550 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Rate of climb | 254.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 11 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | GE F110-GE-129 or P&W F100-PW-229 |
| Thrust (each) | 76.3 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 131.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannon
- Up to about 7,700 kg of missiles, bombs and pods on 11 hardpoints
Photos
Photo 1: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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