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. And get this guys, only two were ever made!
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 39.1ft (11.9m)
- Length 57.7ft (17.6m)
- Height 16.9ft (5.2m)
- Empty Weight 6,272lbs (2,845kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,109lbs (8,668kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.764
- Wing Loading 31.9lbs/ft2 (155.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 599.7ft2 (55.7m2)
- Drag Points 3370
Parts
- Number of Parts 31
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 239
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