Is the F-16 a falcon or Viper?
The F-16 has an official name—Fighting Falcon—that nobody uses. To those who fly, arm, or maintain it, it is “the Viper.” It has been the most popular fighter of its time, with some 4,100 F-16s delivered to more than 20 countries.
HOW GOOD IS F-16 Viper?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the world’s most successful and combat-proven military aircraft to ever fly. F-16s in operation with militaries worldwide have now collectively taken part in more than 400,000 combat sorties and have logged a combined 19 million flight hours.
Can the F-16 dogfight?
Various news reports said results showed an F-16 jet actually “out-performed” an F-35 in a dogfight. The reports inspired a large amount of discussion about the F-35 stealth fighter jet. However, key contextual elements of the discussion were often excluded in these reports.
What do pilots call the F-16?
Other nicknames. Of course the F-16 is also known by a variety of other, less commonly used, nicknames: Electric Jet: Obvious nickname for the first fly-by-wire aircraft to go into production. Lawn Dart: Caused by a higher number of mishaps experienced in the early years.
Why is F16 known as Viper?
F110-GE-129 or PW-229 EEP (that would be Block 72) F100-PW-200 without FADEC
What engine is in a F16?
Maximum thrust: Military power: 17,155 lbf (76.31 kN) Full afterburner: 29,400 lbf (131 kN)
What is the max speed of a F16 aircraft?
Maximum speed: 795 kn (915 mph, 1,472 km/h) (M1.2) at sea level / 1,147 kn (1,320 mph; 2,124 km/h) (M2.0), clean configuration at altitude The reason is powerful engine with strong thrust ( (76.31 kN or 132 kN with afterburner).
What is the use of F16?
75-0745 – Used as a traveling exhibit,on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force,Wright-Patterson AFB,Ohio