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Lockheed Martin F16C "Fighting Falcon"

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Instructions

Activate2:throw away weapons
Activate6:Ditch the drop tank
Activate5:MaxSpeed

Aircraft introduction

F-16 is a single-engine multi-role fighter developed by Lockheed Martin (formerly General Dynamics) of the United States. It is mainly used in air combat and can also be used for close air support. It is the main type of active service in the US Air Force. The aircraft was developed in 1972, the prototype YF-16 first flew in February 1974, and began to be equipped with the US Air Force in 1978. The aircraft is of semi-monocoque structure, cantilevered mid-wing, single vertical tail normal layout, and the air intake is located in the belly of the fuselage. The F-16 adopts advanced technologies such as side strips, air combat flaps, wing-body fusion, high overload seat, fly-by-wire control system, relaxation of static stability, and advanced electronic equipment and weapons to make it structural It is a representative third-generation fighter because of its light weight, large external payload, good maneuverability, and strong air-to-ground combat capability. The main types of the aircraft are: A type, basic type; B type, a two-seat combat/trainer type evolved from A type; C type and D type are improved types. As of December 1994, the aircraft received a total of 3,964 orders, and its production line will continue until 2000. In addition to being equipped with the United States, the aircraft is also exported to Egypt, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Pakistan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Israel, Singapore, Indonesia and Taiwan, China and other countries and regions. During the Gulf War, more than 150 F-16C/Ds participated in the war, mainly performing ground attack missions. (The following applies to the F-16C)

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 31.8ft (9.7m)
  • Length 46.3ft (14.1m)
  • Height 16.3ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 10,802lbs (4,899kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,777lbs (5,341kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.163
  • Wing Loading 21.3lbs/ft2 (103.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 553.7ft2 (51.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2074

Parts

  • Number of Parts 257
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,419