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

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A Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon in a striking special livery takes off or performs a low approach, showcasing its agility and commemorative art.

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Aircraft

F-16 Fighting Falcon F16

Special livery commemorating Danish Air Force F-16 - \'70th Anniversary\' or \'Centenary\' tail art

Manufacturer

General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 95.0

Brilliant F-16 profile, sharp details, dynamic upward angle, and striking special livery; clouds add drama without distracting.

Location

Copenhagen Roskilde Airport

RKE/EKRK

55.5856, 12.1314

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Copenhagen Roskilde Airport RKE

Airport

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Aviation History

The F-16 is one of the most successful and numerous western fighters, operational since the late 1970s and widely exported. Known for its agility and versatility.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare in overall service (over 4,600 built), but special livery F-16s are much rarer (often 1 of 1).

Record Flights

No single model record, but F-16s have been deployed worldwide and used for long ferry flights and various combat deployments.

Safety & Events

The F-16 has been involved in many military engagements, training incidents, and public airshows. This particular airframe seems to feature a Danish special scheme, often seen at airshows.

Future Outlook

Still widely operational in many air forces, though being replaced by F-35 in some countries.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 (varies by F-16 variant)

Engine

9.96 meters

Wingspan

15.06 meters

Length

4,220 kilometers (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

917 kilometers per hour (Mach 0.84)

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

19,187 kilograms

MTOW

4.88 meters

Height

Approximately 128 kN with afterburner

Thrust

120 dB (military aircraft, not subject to ICAO civilian standards)

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