General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon

26 Apr 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A spectacular F-16 Fighting Falcon in a rare '50 Years' anniversary livery displays impressive aerobatics during an airshow.

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Aircraft

F-16 Fighting Falcon F-16

Special \'50 Years\' (Half Century) anniversary scheme

E-006

Registration

Manufacturer

General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin

Gear

Sony A7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

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Location

Copenhagen Roskilde Airport

RKE/EKRK

55.5856, 12.1314

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Copenhagen Roskilde Airport RKE

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the world’s most successful and widely used multirole combat aircraft, serving in dozens of air forces since the 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare globally (over 4,500 built), but special schemes like the \'50 Years\' anniversary livery are rare and specific to certain air forces/units.

Record Flights

F-16s hold multiple speed, climb, and airshow performance records; used for trans-Atlantic ferry flights with aerial refueling.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat operations, military exercises, and notable deployments worldwide.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread service, with continued upgrades for several countries; eventual replacement by F-35 and other types.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100 (or General Electric F110, depending on block variant)

Engine

9.96 meters

Wingspan

15.06 meters

Length

4,220 kilometers (ferry range)

Range

917 kilometers per hour (Mach 0.8)

Speed

Single-seat (pilot)

Capacity

19,187 kilograms

MTOW

4.88 meters

Height

Approximately 106 kN (with afterburner)

Thrust

Military jets not rated by civil ICAO noise standards; typically 130 dB at full power

Noise