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USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon in a striking WWII-style heritage paint scheme, captured in an impressive high-G climb.
© shaydis13
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F-16 Fighting Falcon at 2023 Msrch ARB Airshow.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F16
Model
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Manufacturer
General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)
Livery
Heritage/WWII-style invasion stripes
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 (single engine, not visually distinguishable here)
Thrust
Approximately 106–131 kN (24,000–29,000 lbf)
Wingspan
9.45 meters
Length
15.06 meters
Height
4.88 meters
MTOW
19,187 kilograms
Range
4,220 kilometers (ferry range with drop tanks)
Capacity
Single seat (standard)/Two seat (trainer variant)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h (Mach 0.8, typical cruise); max speed over Mach 2
Noise Rating
Not public for military aircraft; extremely loud in afterburner
Location
Airport Code
RIV/KRIV
Airport Name
March Air Reserve Base
Camera
Device
Nikon D800
Lens
200-500mm