General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin) F-16C Fighting Falcon

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08 May 2026 · © JBurck313

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General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon

General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon (F-16AM)

Aircraft

F-16C Fighting Falcon F-16

USAF Thunderbirds (demonstration team livery)

Airline

US Air Force (Thunderbirds Team)

Manufacturer

General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin)

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Location

Mc Guire Air Force Base

WRI/KWRI

40.0156, -74.5917

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Mc Guire Air Force Base WRI

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most successful modern multi-role fighter aircraft; the Thunderbirds are the USAF\'s official aerobatic demonstration team.

Fleet Rarity

One of a small number of F-16s specially painted for the Thunderbirds team.

Record Flights

Thunderbirds perform at airshows across the United States and internationally.

Safety & Events

The Thunderbirds have had several notable performances and a few accidents over their history, though the F-16C is a reliable airshow performer.

Future Outlook

Thunderbird aircraft are periodically rotated out of service and either returned to combat units or retired.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 or General Electric F110-GE-129 (single engine)

Engine

9.96 m

Wingspan

15.06 m

Length

4,220 km (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

917 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

19,187 kg

MTOW

4.88 m

Height

Approximately 129 kN (29,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Approximately 130 dB (no civil ICAO standard — military jet)

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