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General Dynamics F-16 Block 52 Viper

41.4k Phox  3.7 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Phox's GD F-16C Block 52

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The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine 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.[4] Although no longer being purchased by the U.S. Air Force, improved versions are being built for export customers.[5] In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation,[6] which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.[7]

The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, an ejection seat reclined 30 degrees from vertical to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system that helps to make it an agile aircraft. The F-16 has an internal M61 Vulcan cannon and 11 locations for mounting weapons and other mission equipment. The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica which aired at the time the F-16 entered service.[8][9]

In addition to active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the United States Navy. The F-16 has also been procured to serve in the air forces of 25 other nations.[10] As of 2015, it was the world's most numerous fixed-wing aircraft in military service.[11]

Controls

AG1 ~ Airbrake
AG2 ~ Afterburner
AG3 ~ Drop Tanks
Landing Gear ~ Flaps

Armamament

AGM 88 HARM
AIM 9X

Pics

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Blueprint Used

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor GD F-16C Block 52
  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 33.4ft (10.2m)
  • Length 51.0ft (15.5m)
  • Height 17.9ft (5.4m)
  • Empty Weight 17,376lbs (7,882kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,038lbs (9,089kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.028
  • Wing Loading 112.8lbs/ft2 (550.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 177.6ft2 (16.5m2)
  • Drag Points 8880

Parts

  • Number of Parts 242
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,181
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    46.0k ShinyGemsBro

    How did I not see this tf. UPVOTE!

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    1 Waifu is Speedwagon

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    41.4k Phox

    @KingstonAvation thanks lol

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    i love this

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    Smoov and Clean 💯🔥

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    A fantastic work with a less parts...epic

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    @Fox00One noice

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    41.4k Phox

    @AWESOMENESS360 :D

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    Looks great! And the low part count makes it even better.

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    525 Luxray102

    this is actually a pretty good replica

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    41.4k Phox

    @ChrisPy ok

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    @TheMcDonaldsMan thanks!!

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    @PapaKernels yep

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    F16

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