New Plane for US

Název:
Name: General Dynamics F-16XL Fighting Falcon
Original Name: General Dynamics F-16XL Fighting Falcon
Kategorie:
Category: multi-role combat aeroplane

Producer: DD.MM.1982-DD.10.1982 [General Dynamics Corp.]

Number of Produced: 2 (s/n 75-0749 + 75-0747)

Maiden Flight: 03.07.1982 (75-0749)
29.10.1982 (75-0747)

Crew: 1 (75-0749) / 2 (75-0747)

Basic Characteristics:

Take-off and Landing: CTOL - conventional take-off and landing

Arrangement of Wing: monoplane

Aircraft Concept: tailless

Undercarriage: retractable

Landing Gear: wheels

Technical Data:

Empty Weight: ? lb

Take-off Weight: 43000 lb

Maximum Take-off Weight: 48000 lb

Wingspan: 34ft 3in

Length: 54ft 2in

Height: 17ft 7in

Wing Area: 646 ft2

Wing Loading: ? lb/ft2

Category: turbofan

Number of Engines: 1

Type: General Electric F110-GE-100

  • maximum thrust, dry: 17100 lbf
  • maximum thrust, afterburning: 28900 lbf

Fuel Tank Capacity: ?

Performance:

Maximum Speed: 1350 mph in 40000 ft

Cruise Speed: 600 mph in ? ft

Climb Rate: 62000 ft/min

Service Ceiling: 50000 ft

Range: ? mi

Maximum Range: 2850 mi
Armament: [M61A1 Vulcan] gatling gun with ? rounds of ammunition

maximum armament weight of 15000 lb on 17 hardpoints

Note: specifications are for s/n 75-0747
2) M=2,05

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I think this woudl be a cool Squadron / Battlepass / Event vehicle!

Not sure i not already suggested, however…

Every option except this one please.

People should be able to access to this vehicle with effort and time not just money.

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For suggestions of new planes and vehicles I would recommend to check out the Suggestion tab in the forum. There is a lot of interesting stuff there.

It was: https://forum.warthunder.com/t/f-16xl-the-cranked-arrow-that-fought-the-eagle/59806