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A Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon on a cloudy day, highlighting its agile airframe and tactical paint scheme.
© Matt wood
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Spotter's notes
Taken at RIAT 2025
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F16
Model
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Manufacturer
General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin
Airline
Polish Air Force
Livery
Polish Air Force standard grey tactical scheme
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110
Thrust
Max afterburner: approx 127.6 kN (F110-GE-129)
Wingspan
9.96 m
Length
15.06 m
Height
4.88 m
MTOW
19,187 kg
Range
4,220 km (with drop tanks and ferry configuration)
Capacity
Single-seat (pilot); no passenger or cargo (combat configuration)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h (Mach 0.8), max Mach 2
Noise Rating
Typically 130 dB at engine exhaust; not ICAO-rated (military)
Location
Airport Code
FFD/EGVA
Airport Name
RAF Fairford
Viewing Spot
Viewing area
Camera
Device
iPhone 16 pro max