General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon museum display with Manhattan skyline in the background, a legendary multirole fighter of the USAF.
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Spotter's notes
The aircraft is on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (New York City skyline in background). An SR-71 Blackbird is visible behind it.
Aircraft identity
Registration
AF 403 (tail code visible)
ICAO Type
F-16C
Model
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Manufacturer
General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)
Airline
United States Air Force (military, not airline)
Livery
USAF gray tactical
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 (exact engine not visible, both common for F-16C)
Thrust
F100-PW-229: approx 129 kN with afterburner; F110-GE-129: approx 131 kN with afterburner
Wingspan
9.96 m
Length
15.06 m
Height
4.88 m
MTOW
19,187 kg
Range
4,220 km (ferry); combat radius varies by mission
Capacity
Single seat (fighter/interceptor role)
Cruise Speed
850 km/h (Mach 0.8); max Mach 2+
Noise Rating
Military aircraft—no civil noise rating (approx 130+ dB near engine at takeoff)