General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon (two-seat variant, likely F-16B or D)

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A retired General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon two-seater from the Arizona Air National Guard displayed at a desert air museum, flanked by classic military aircraft.

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Aircraft

F-16 Fighting Falcon (two-seat variant, likely F-16B or D) F16

Arizona Air National Guard (tail flash and insignia visible)

AF 80 527 (serial number)

Registration

Manufacturer

General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)

Gear

Canon Rebel T7

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Side-on view is clean and sharp; background aircraft and people add slight distraction but overall clear subject.

Insights

Aviation History

The F-16 is one of the most widely used multirole fighter aircraft in the world, serving with over two dozen air forces since its introduction in the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

F-16s are extremely common, with 4,500 built, but two-seat trainers are less numerous than single-seat jets. Arizona ANG units are typical F-16 operators.

Record Flights

Has participated in numerous combat missions and exercises globally but no single airframe record flights noted.

Safety & Events

The F-16 has a long service history, with occasional incidents due to its extensive usage, but this specific aircraft\'s museum status suggests it\'s retired.

Future Outlook

This jet is now preserved at a museum (likely Pima Air & Space Museum, given desert setting and signage).

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 (exact variant depends on submodel, likely F100 in this vintage)

Engine

9.96 meters

Wingspan

15.06 meters

Length

up to 4,200 kilometers (with drop tanks)

Range

~900 km/h (Mach 0.91); max 2,173 km/h (Mach 2.05)

Speed

2 crew (trainer/combat-capable)

Capacity

16,875 kilograms

MTOW

4.88 meters

Height

F100-PW-200: ~106 kN (23,830 lbf) dry, 129 kN (29,030 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Supersonic military jet, not rated by ICAO civil standards; very loud (~130 dB at takeoff)

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