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General Dynamics F-16XL 'Delta Falcon'

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The General Dynamics F-16XL 'Delta Falcon'

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Nation:
United States

Role:
Experimental Fighter

Manufacture:
General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

First Flight:
3 July 1982

Introduction:
N/A

Action Groups:
7 - Navigational Lights
8 - Taxing Lights

The General Dynamics F-16XL is a derivative of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, with a cranked-arrow delta wing. It was originally conceived as a technology demonstrator, later entered in the United States Air Force's (USAF) Enhanced Tactical Fighter (ETF) competition but lost to the F-15E Strike Eagle. Several years after the prototypes were shelved, they were turned over to NASA for additional aeronautical research.

It's built in a simple yet detailed way to match the default art of simpleplanes.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor General Dynamics F-16C 'Fighting Falcon'
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 30.7ft (9.4m)
  • Length 54.3ft (16.5m)
  • Height 15.8ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 16,810lbs (7,624kg)
  • Loaded Weight 24,019lbs (10,894kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.403
  • Wing Loading 70.0lbs/ft2 (341.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 343.1ft2 (31.9m2)
  • Drag Points 3712

Parts

  • Number of Parts 145
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 740