Plane Spotting - General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target)

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📝 Spotter's notes

Just a little patina on this well worn F-16.

Registration 83-1154

ICAO Type F16

Model F-16 Fighting Falcon (QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target)

Manufacturer General Dynamics

Airline United States Air Force

Livery U.S. Air Force Drone Target livery (orange tail and wing tips)

Military Military

Engine Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200/220 or General Electric F110-GE-100

Thrust Approximately 106.0 kN (23,830 lbf) (P&W F100-PW-200/220)

Wingspan 9.96 m

Length 15.06 m

Height 4.88 m

MTOW 19,187 kg

Range 4,220 km

Capacity Single-seat (no passengers; can be flown remotely as a drone)

Cruise Speed 917 km/h (Mach 0.8, typical cruise), max Mach 2.0

Noise Rating Approx 125 dB (military/subject to operational profile)

Airport Code DLH/KDLH

Airport Name Duluth International Airport