General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon

Sam_The_Brux 🇵🇹

21 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Danish Air Force’s F-16B ready for display in Monte Real Air Force Base in Portugal

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

So sleek! Great capture :)

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Aircraft

F-16 Fighting Falcon F16

Royal Danish Air Force standard grey tactical scheme

ET-695

Registration

Airline

Royal Danish Air Force

Manufacturer

General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin)

Gear

iPhone 11

Achievements

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Location

Monte Real Air Base

LPMR

39.8283, -8.8875

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Monte Real Air Base LPMR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the world\'s most successful multi-role fighter jets, introduced in 1978, serving with over 25 nations

Fleet Rarity

Common in military service worldwide, but relatively rare in Danish Air Force service (less than 50 airframes active)

Record Flights

Has set several speed, maneuver, and endurance records for its class; commonly deployed in NATO, US, and allied air forces

Safety & Events

Frequently participated in major air exercises and operations, including air policing and combat missions; some airframes have been involved in non-fatal incidents

Future Outlook

Gradual replacement by F-35; some airframes being retired or transferred to other nations, others remain actively flying

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110

Engine

9.96 meters

Wingspan

15.06 meters

Length

Approx 4,200 kilometers (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

Approx 900 km/h (Mach 0.8, cruise); maximum speed Mach 2 (~2,414 km/h)

Speed

1 or 2 crew members (for two-seater version shown)

Capacity

19,187 kilograms

MTOW

4.88 meters

Height

Approximately 106 kN (23,770 lbf) dry, 129 kN (29,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; extremely loud typical of military jets (exact dB varies)

Noise