What kind of fighter aircraft is the F-16?

For other uses, see F-16 (disambiguation). The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft.

Is the Polish Air Force using the F-16?

Although the Air Force’s priority remains the introduction of the 5th generation Harpia fighters under the F-35 program, the F-16 remains the basis of tactical aviation. Proper use of these fighters will also be crucial for the functioning of the entire Polish tactical aviation, even after the implementation of the F-35.

Why was the F-16 designed to be unstable?

The F-16 is the first production fighter aircraft intentionally designed to be slightly aerodynamically unstable, also known as “relaxed static stability” (RSS), to improve maneuverability.

What are the changes to the F-16 Fighting Falcon?

The first major change in the F-16, the Block 15 aircraft featured larger horizontal stabilizers, the addition of two hardpoints to the chin inlet, an improved AN/APG-66 (V)2 radar, and increased capacity for the underwing hardpoints. The Block 15 also gained the Have Quick II secure UHF radio.

How big is a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon?

Trim Drag Droste, Carl S., Walker, James E. The General Dynamics Case Study on the F-16 Fly-By-Wire Flight Control System. AIAA Professional Study Series. 4/21/04 13 Performance •Empty Weight – 16,285 lb

What kind of material is the F-16 made of?

The F-16 was designed to be relatively inexpensive to build and simpler to maintain than earlier-generation fighters. The airframe is built with about 80% aviation-grade aluminum alloys, 8% steel, 3% composites, and 1.5% titanium.

What kind of fighter aircraft is the F-16? For other uses, see F-16 (disambiguation). The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Is the…