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F-16 Fighting Falcon (YF-16)
General Dynamics · USA
The F-16 was the winner of the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) competition. It introduced the side-stick controller, a bubble canopy for 360-degree visibility, and a seat reclined at 30 degrees to help the pilot handle 9G maneuvers. It remains one of the most successful fighters in history.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 4,220 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder; up to 7,700 kg of ordnance.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon (YF-16)
General Dynamics · USA
The F-16 was the winner of the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) competition. It introduced the side-stick controller, a bubble canopy for 360-degree visibility, and a seat reclined at 30 degrees to help the pilot handle 9G maneuvers. It remains one of the most successful fighters in history.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,120 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 4,220 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder; up to 7,700 kg of ordnance.