The F-16 Fighting Falcon by General Dynamics | American Aircraft
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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. 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.
The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for good 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, because of a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as to the fictional Colonial Viper starfighter from the television program Battlestar Galactica which aired at the time the F-16 entered service.
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. As of 2015, it was the world's most numerous fixed-wing aircraft in military service.
Crew: 1
Length: 49 ft 5 in (15.06 m)
Wingspan: 32 ft 8 in (9.96 m)
Height: 16 ft (4.9 m)
Wing area: 300 sq ft (28 m2)
Airfoil: NACA 64A204
Empty weight: 18,900 lb (8,573 kg)
Gross weight: 26,500 lb (12,020 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 42,300 lb (19,187 kg)
Fuel capacity: 7,000 pounds (3,200 kg) internals
Payload: 15,800 lb (7,167 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F110-GE-129 for Block 50 aircraft afterburning turbofan, 17,155 lbf (76.31 kN) thrust dry, 29,500 lbf (131 kN) with afterburner
(1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 for Block 52 aircraft, 17,800 lbf (79 kN) thrust dry and 29,160 lbf (129.7 kN) with afterburner.)
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 2.05, 1,176 kn (1,353 mph; 2,178 km/h) at 40,000 feet, clean
Mach 1.2, 800 kn (921 mph; 1,482 km/h) at sea level
Combat range: 295 nmi (339 mi, 546 km) on a hi-lo-hi mission with 4 × 1,000 lb (454 kg) bombs
Ferry range: 2,277 nmi (2,620 mi, 4,217 km) with drop tanks
Service ceiling: 58,000 ft (18,000 m)
g limits: +9.0
Roll rate: 324°/s
Wing loading: 88.3 lb/sq ft (431 kg/m2)
Thrust/weight: 1.095 (1.24 with loaded weight & 50% internal fuel)
Armament
Guns: 1 × 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon, 511 rounds
Hardpoints: 2 × wing-tip air-to-air missile launch rails, 6 × under-wing, and 3 × under-fuselage pylon (2 of 3 for sensors) stations with a capacity of up to 17,000 lb (7,700 kg) of stores
Rockets:
4 × LAU-61/LAU-68 rocket pods (each with 19/7 × Hydra 70 mm/APKWS rockets, respectively)
4 × LAU-5003 rocket pods (each with 19 × CRV7 70 mm rockets)
4 × LAU-10 rocket pods (each with 4 × Zuni 127 mm rockets)
Missiles:
Air-to-air missiles:
6 × AIM-9 Sidewinder
6 × AIM-120 AMRAAM
6 × IRIS-T
6 × Python-4
6 × Python-5
Air-to-surface missiles:
6 × AGM-65 Maverick
2 × AGM-88 HARM
AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)
4 × AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW)
Anti-ship missiles:
2 × AGM-84 Harpoon
4 × AGM-119 Penguin
Bombs:
8 × CBU-87 Combined Effects Munition
8 × CBU-89 Gator mine
8 × CBU-97 Sensor Fuzed Weapon
4 × Mark 84 general-purpose bombs
8 × Mark 83 GP bombs
12 × Mark 82 GP bombs
8 × GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB)
4 × GBU-10 Paveway II
6 × GBU-12 Paveway II
4 × GBU-24 Paveway III
4 × GBU-27 Paveway III
4 × Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) series
Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD)
B61 nuclear bomb
B83 nuclear bomb
Others:
SUU-42A/A Flares/Infrared decoys dispenser pod and chaff pod or
AN/ALQ-131 & AN/ALQ-184 ECM pods on centerline or
LANTIRN, Lockheed Martin Sniper XR & LITENING targeting pods or
AN/ASQ-213 HARM Targeting System (HTS) Pod (typically configured on station 5L with Sniper XR pod on station 5R) or
Up to 3 × 300/330/370/600 US gallon Sargent Fletcher drop tanks for ferry flight/extended range/loitering time or
UTC Aerospace DB-110 long range EO/IR sensor pod on centerline
Avionics
AN/APG-68 radar, being replaced on US Air Force F-16C/D Block 40/42 and 50/52 by AN/APG-83 SABR
AN/ALR-56M radar warning receiver
AN/ALQ-213 electronic warfare suite
MIL-STD-1553 bus
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@cowboybob7093
Жыл бұрын
Do a test where you leave the background music at a steady level. It sounds like you turn it up every time you pause. Maybe it's the production software, maybe it's my ear, but you've got a good announcer's voice and your content is among the top of original KZread documentaries.
Older than most of you watching and yet it still looks futuristic.
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
👍😀
@crazygamingyt7245
3 ай бұрын
That thing old enough to be my h grandpa gyatt
@jpx1508
3 ай бұрын
And with looks so futuristic they recall The Galactic Federation of Free Alliances fleet fighter, the"Viper" - the "Viper" Skywalker made famous bull's-eyeing womp rats and Battle Stars....
Imho, the most beautiful jet fighter ever made!
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
It is indeed wonderful
@solarfinder
Жыл бұрын
It started life as this tiny agile scalpel and the most recent variants just bring an obscene amount of bravado to the personality. Just raw power and awesome looks. I remember Iron Eagle the movie, nuff said. :)
@Mysucculentchinesemeal
Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of my favorites.
@edwinrivera5377
Жыл бұрын
I like the f22 raptor
@xavierdaume2757
Жыл бұрын
The two Most beautiful, iconic jet fighters ever made : Two different eras P-51 Mustang and F-16 Fighting Falcon Two air dog fight beasts
The Viper looks fast just looking at. One of the finest jets ever made
@jpx1508
3 ай бұрын
Aha.... the looks that are famous for recalling The Galactic Federation of Free Alliances "Viper" - the fighter Skywalker made famous bull's-eyeing womp rats and Battle Stars....
A jet that set the benchmark for others to follow. Best all round fighter jet ever made... And beautiful.
@265justy
Жыл бұрын
@@briancooper2112 The YF-17 you mean.... That got kicked by the F-16 ..
My favourite jet aircraft of all time, it's just majestic.
@kevinferrin5695
Жыл бұрын
The first photo of it took my breath away.
@tr1k716
Жыл бұрын
Do you like the Russian Jet it copied ?
@mike7652
4 ай бұрын
@@tr1k716Which Russian jet would that be? Have a source other than "pulled outta your ass"?
If it looks good it will fly well. This is the one of most beautiful
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
I think so too!
I live right behind the airfield from Shaw AFB in SC. I love hearing and seeing the Falcons fly over my house all the time.
Winner of the knife fight in the phone booth every time!
I grew up watching The Original Top Gun... and out of all the fighters the F16 was always my favorite... But it rarely makes the spotlight... I LOVE The sleek design... and the opening shot(of this video)... What a Beauty...
@jaypenha5352
7 ай бұрын
umm, dude the Navy fighter aircraft in that movie was not an f-16. Think about the other iconic fighter that was featured in this video. it was not the F-16, but the F-14
To me, the most beautiful aircraft ever designed ❤
First model I ever built was a Revell 1:72 scale F-16A and its been my absolute fav ever since. Back then the only time I ever glimpsed F-16's were in books borrowed from the library and watching Iron Eagle on VHS.
Had poster of this jet in my room growing up. Thank you for Still continuing to inspire future pilots. 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Also one of the best air display jets at any show. Once watched a Dutch example, at Mildenhall air show, lift off and go ballistic until out of sight in a clear blue sky. Then he reappeared in a flat spin which he sustained down to less than a thousand feet before recovering and immediately entering a tight 360 turn within the airfield perimeter. I thought he was a goner for sure but it was breathtaking to watch. 😮
Its design is unmatched.still today it looks awesome.
I would've really like to see the XL make it into production. Such a cool evolution of the Falcon.
The ending clip needs some serious remastering. Having my volume turned up in my headphones to hear the video ended in my ears bleeding due to the insanely higher volume of the final clip.
What's interesting is pilots don't call it the Fighting falcon they call it a viper
@lassesuurmunne8340
Жыл бұрын
I remember a fun 80s top gun like movie with F-16s and the pilots called them vipers even in the movie. I guess fighting falcon becomes a bit too long
@majorborngusfluunduch8694
11 ай бұрын
People say that, but then there are others who claim they never heard it called that during their service. Its my belief that "Viper" was a name a small number of USAF personnel used (the guys who came up with the name and the people they shared it with) and most people called the Falcon. But as the internet became prominent, the story of the Viper nickname started spreading and now there's this perception that everyone calls it that.
@Pilosoposporo
7 ай бұрын
Viper came from the USAF community who watched the original Battlestar Galactica series where the space-fighters are named "Vipers".
MY MOM WORKED@GENERAL DYNAMICS,WHERE THEY BUILD THE F-16.SHE GOT TO SIT N 1!
Wow that's awesome! We went to aviation airforce museum it's nice
One of the most beautiful designs ever made!❤
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
I think so too!
Simple, beautiful, and versatile!
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
God bless America
I've always thought this is perhaps the prettiest jet fighter ever made. RIP John Boyd.
wow what a wonderful aircraft
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
Still my favorite fighter of all time. I really love how much these are pushed to their limits and keep taking the abuse. They are loaded down to the brim with fuel and munitions to the point where they NEED afterburner just to take off. And let's not forget the famed 9g turn ability. A squadron of F16s with B1 bombers is my dream team. And as much as the name 'Viper' sounds cool, it will always be the Fighting Falcon to me. Great video!
Most beautiful plane ever in my opinion
Painted the F-16 anger at Buckley Air National Guard base about 30 years ago. Close up to these planes and the base commander took off in his fancy F-16 did it on its tail and did a five afterburner blast off! So fucking cool
My favorite jet next to the F 22 raptor cheap affective devastating payload capacity and absolutely vicious
@chrislloyd261
Жыл бұрын
And very respectable speed 1600 miles an hour roughly is pretty damn fast not up there with the strike Eagles but definitely up there
When I think of a beautiful, sleek, jet fighter ..The F16 is the first thing I think of!
27:15 Osean Air Defense Force, great pilots! I remember you captain Davenport!
The Ferrari of the skies.
The second greatest fighter ever built
THEY USED TO FLY OVER OUR OLD HOUSE!YOU HEAR JETS B4 THEY PASS?
F-16 Fighting Falcon- IRON EAGLE- LETHAL WEAPON!
I Love F-16......Good job !🤩🤩
I Love F16❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤
Such a sexy plane.
Whatever you think about the original F-16, Lockheed-Martin builds them now.
@Sleepy_Alligator
6 ай бұрын
Whatever you think about who builds them now, General Dynamics designed, developed and built the plane for 15+ years. That, or part of that same original GD business unit, among the source companies that blended into what is Lockheed Martin now. Not sure your point.
The F-16s first flight was actually an accident...during the test in question the pilot was only supposed to conduct taxi trials but the pilot did something he was not supposed to and as a result the aircraft got airborne.
Always been my favorite war bird👍
💚
The Happy Jet
When it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight...F16 Fighting Falcon.
the latest fox 3 splash performed by the Pakistani airforce F-16 was against an Indian SU-30 MKI on 27 February 2019 during a short air skirmish over the Himalayan mountains.
πανέμορφο γιατί έχει στρογγυλές γραμμές κι ευέλικτο το ωραιότερο μαχητικό
How old is this documentry?....it (the F-16) has long since been a Lockeed Martin product as its code name was changed from "fighting Falcon" to "viper" years ago.
@dukecraig2402
Жыл бұрын
Nope, Viper is what the pilots have always called it, it's code name however continues to be Fighting Falcon despite Lockheed Martin taking over manufacturing it when General Dynamics sold them their aircraft manufacturing division. Just like the name of the A10 always having been Thunderbolt II despite the pilots calling it Warthog and most of the public thinking that was it's name because of that.
a good war plane, it compliments the MIGHTY F15 !!
If you don't mind, I'll copy my comment on this one too. The F-16V Viper is still an excellent all-around fighter and despite all the propaganda about the F-35 which is supposedly replacing the Viper my studies about the F-35 leaves me worried about the direction the USAF is taking. I hear a lot of the same arguments that were used back in the '50s and '60s, "we don't need a high-speed dogfighter anymore." Just add "Stealth is now the Holy Grail" and that's not what it's going to take for air superiority. The damn thing can hardly go supersonic because the engine overheats and within a few seconds have to cut the AB. It's constantly being grounded and put back in the air on another waiver. Not exactly a confidence builder, I would rather have a proven F-16V generation 4.5 fighter than a 5th generation fighter that has a 20-year history of unreliability. I have many other issues with the F-35 and like the Mustang was the best prop fighter there is, in my opinion the Viper is still King.
@osamabagdadi5789
Жыл бұрын
Maintenance for f35 is far more intense so I think they will coexist together with f16 doing the grunt work
@tbolt2948
Жыл бұрын
@@osamabagdadi5789 The V (Block 70-72) variant is not being built for the USAF, Guard or Reserve. It is an export only aircraft. Besides the maintenance issue is the fact that General Dynamics wants to sell the more expensive F-35 rather than the Viper.
@arturoeugster7228
Жыл бұрын
The F-16 does no have the stealth required today in some essential operations, nor the STOVL capability of the F-35 B.
@osamabagdadi5789
Жыл бұрын
@@tbolt2948 oh true, I mean isn't the airforce buying more F15EX? I think the idea might be that F35 will be used in mission that require stealth such as beginning of an airwar before enemy radars and Sams are neutralized and F15EX can do all the dogfighting. Either way, Su30Sm and Su35 are far more maneuverable and could probably beat the F15Ex. F35 stealth and long range capabilities might be the only advantage for USAF in that case.
９Ｇに耐える戦闘機を作ることにより９Ｇに耐えるパイロットも養成しないと‼️そのために耐Ｇスーツが開発されて高い戦闘力が生まれることに敬意を表します‼️空戦だけじゃなくて対地攻撃するために搭載量も増やしたことが驚きです‼️😁
It was Alexander Lippisch that fixst the F 85
What if General Dynamics and Mitsubishi came up with an F-16 together? talk about baddddddd assssss
UM, you simply 'overlooked' the P-47 in WW-II? Really?
@dukecraig2402
Жыл бұрын
They always do.
Its head is like Eagles
new super shophisticated new thinking
9:03~9:08 flying two uap
00:16:35 pretty nifty. 👍
Bangladesh need 32 latest variant of F-16
It's no Arrow ...
Its called "Talon"
Fly by wire aircraft
The music gave me a headache.
THESE ARE THE JETS THAT UKRAINE NEED URGENTLY, ALSO THE A-10, APACHE AND CHINOOK HELICOPTERS. THE OLD MAN THAT DESIGNED THIS PLANE MADE A TIMELESS PIECE OF ENGENEERING
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
👍
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gonna guess english is not the first language of the narrator
This same plane could continue to be made and improved with defensive electronic capabilities , it is that good of a small fighter with tremendous ordinance capabilities ! As it stands it is scheduled to be phased out in 2050 , a testament to how good it is today ! 🇺🇸
Sweet bird 🦅 of pray. Way to prep that War Bird 🦅. God’s speed Lady’s and Gentlemen. Move out the way we have a Country to Save. Giddy up little Doggie way to drive that Mule. All day long Yahoo
@Dronescapes
Жыл бұрын
👍❤
@RobertRAbell
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate y’all all day long Yahoo
@RobertRAbell
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate y’all all day long Yahoo
Pakistan army favorite jet.
effin' dramatic filler music, then starting the actual story with P-51, might as well start with the Wright Flyer...
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Do you have any videos that are just information about the topic, and not ramblings about historical stupidities ? You know, a focused topic video ?
Horrible Subtitles, Please proof read before uploading. Its not "Nig" its Mig . Its not S4 its F4. Like wise there is wrong subtitles through out.. Please improve it as the content is quite interesting...
@flexinclouds
Жыл бұрын
😆
It’s time to train Ukraine’s pilots and maintenance crews on the F-16. Then donate some F-16s to Ukraine.
@jaypenha5352
7 ай бұрын
Do some extra research, There is an F-16 training facility built in Romania, so that NATO countries can train their airforce pilots somewhere and have that training standardized across NATO. This is current in 2023, so that tells me that the F-16 is not going to be phased out anytime soon in Europe.
Thumbs down 👎🏻, as only half the video was about the F-16.
The "Nig 15"?? Sounds like a rap group like the Wu-Tang Clan.
but the pakistani made this F-16 worst and like outdated fighter jet ..indian beat f-16 with old fighter plane😜😜
Sad state of America still peddling antiques....
If you smashed the face it looks like the f35.