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

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General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon on display at an airfield, showcasing its iconic bubble canopy and single-engine intake.

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Aircraft

F-16 Fighting Falcon F16

Standard military grey paint scheme

Manufacturer

General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Great head-on F-16 view, but flat overcast light and cluttered background reduce overall impact.

Location

Falcon Field

MSC/KFFZ

33.4608, -111.7280

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Falcon Field MSC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most prolific and widely used modern multirole fighter jets; over 4,600 built since its introduction in the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; over 2,200 active in service worldwide.

Record Flights

Used in numerous air forces for air superiority, ground attack, and multirole missions worldwide.

Safety & Events

Participated in multiple major conflicts and military exercises globally.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service; many to remain operational into the 2030s and beyond.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 (model varies by variant)

Engine

9.96 meters

Wingspan

15.06 meters

Length

4,220 kilometers (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

917 km/h (Mach 0.8-0.9); max speed Mach 2

Speed

Single pilot (plus one for some two-seat variants)

Capacity

19,187 kilograms

MTOW

4.88 meters

Height

Approximately 106–131 kN (23,770–29,000 lbf) depending on engine variant

Thrust

Typically 110-140 dB on takeoff (ICAO noise codes not standard for combat jets)

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