F-16 FIGHTING FALCON

F-16 FIGHTING FALCON

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The F-16 is a single-engine fighter aircraft. It has a fuselage length of about 15 meters and a wingspan of about nine meters. The American fighter jet has an empty weight of 9,000 kilograms and reaches a top speed of Mach 2, or about 2,100 kilometers per hour.

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In addition to the U.S. Air Force and the Israeli Air Force, which are the largest customers, many other nations, such as the Netherlands, Norway and Denmark, also fly the F-16. The aircraft was formerly used mainly as a fighter, and later as a multi-role combat aircraft. This weapon system is produced both as a single-seater and as a two-seater. The F-16 Fighting Falcon exists in several variants. One of the most modern versions is the F-16 C/D, which is equipped with the latest cockpit control and display technology.

Technical data:

F-16 FIGHTING FALCON

Length:

14,80 meters

Height:

4,8 meters

Maximum take-off weight:

16.875 kilogram

Maximum speed:

2.414 km/h

Flight altitude:

15.000 meters

Wing span:

9,8 meters