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General-Dynamics-F-16-Fighting-Falcon

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The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976.Although no longer being purchased by the U.S. Air Force, improved versions are being built for export customers.In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation,which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.

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: 1- Parachute

: 2-released (AGM-88)

: 3-released (AIM-120)

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 36.8ft (11.2m)
  • Length 86.0ft (26.2m)
  • Height 17.7ft (5.4m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 22,849lbs (10,364kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.015
  • Wing Loading 13.3lbs/ft2 (64.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,718.9ft2 (159.7m2)
  • Drag Points 9082

Parts

  • Number of Parts 375
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,493