General Dynamics F-16XL Falcon

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F-16XL, prototype scheme 1982
F-16XL, NASA, 1993~

Specifications

General

Type: Experimental Fighter
Crew: 1-2
First flight: 3 July 1982
Introduction: -
Production: 2

Powerplant

1 × F110-GE-100 afterburning turbofan
Dry thrust: 76.3 kN
Thrust with afterburner: 127 kN

Dimensions/Masses

Length: 16.51 m | Wingspan: 10.44 m | Height: 5.36 m
Wing area: 60.0 m2
Empty weight: 9980 kg | Loaded weight: 21800 kg |
Max takeoff weight: 21800 kg

Performances

Maximum speed: 2120 km/h (Mach 2.05)
Combat radius: 550 km | Ferry range: 4590 km with drop tanks
Service ceiling: 15000 m

Armament

Inside: 1 × 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel Gatling
Outside: 17 pylons with a capacity of up to 6800 kg of payload