The General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft under production by Lockheed Martin. Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft with over 4,600 built since 1976. Although no longer purchased by the United States Air Force (USAF), improved versions are being built for export. As of 2025, it is the world's most common fixed-wing aircraft in military service, with 2,084 F-16s operational.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.9ft (10.6m)
- Length 52.5ft (16.0m)
- Height 17.8ft (5.4m)
- Empty Weight 20,613lbs (9,350kg)
- Loaded Weight 37,067lbs (16,813kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 10.003
- Wing Loading 83.2lbs/ft2 (406.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 445.4ft2 (41.4m2)
- Drag Points 3811
Parts
- Number of Parts 395
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 2,122
