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F-16 XL 4-5+ genFighters

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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. Both aircraft are currently stored at Edwards AFB.

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.933
  • Wing Loading 41.0lbs/ft2 (199.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 425.7ft2 (39.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2919

Parts

  • Number of Parts 86
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 649