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My brother decided to get a photo shoot with his car that he bought in southern California. Anyways, the air museum in Palm Springs California comes highly recommended.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F-16
Model
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Manufacturer
General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)
Livery
Military camouflage, likely commemorative or representative of a specific squadron
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 (varies by block)
Thrust
approx. 106 kN - 129 kN (thrust class varies by engine and variant)
Wingspan
9.45 meters
Length
15.06 meters
Height
4.88 meters
MTOW
19,187 kilograms
Range
2,622 kilometers
Capacity
Single seat (occasionally two for trainers); can carry approx. 7,700 kg of payload
Cruise Speed
Approx. 922 km/h (Mach 0.8 at altitude); max speed over Mach 2
Noise Rating
Typically 130 dB at takeoff (military, not ICAO rated)
Location
Airport Code
PSP/KPSP
Airport Name
Palm Springs International Airport