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− | * '''BDSP:''' JP223 Anti Runway Submunitions(ACZ/ACX) |
+ | * '''BDSP:''' JP223 Anti Runway Submunitions (ACZ/ACX) |
* '''SAAM:''' AIM-7F Sparrow (ACZ/ACX) |
* '''SAAM:''' AIM-7F Sparrow (ACZ/ACX) |
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Revision as of 06:05, 24 October 2010
The F-16XL was conceived as an alternative strike aircraft to complement the F-16C Fighting Falcon in the 1980s. It was submitted as a proposal for the ETF (Enhanced Tactical Fighter) program. Only 2 prototypes were built, one single-seat and one two-seat designated F-16XL-1 and F-16XL-2 respectively. The prototypes lost to the much cheaper, faster, more durable, and more conventional F-15E Strike Eagle. The prototypes were originally built to test the practicality of composite wing skins and both first flew in 1982 (the single-seater in July and the two-seater in October). After the prototypes completed their test programs, both were stored until one was passed to NASA in 1989. The F-16XL’s service designations would have been F-16E (single-seat) and F-16F (two-seat). The large “Cranked-Arrow” double-delta wing, which identified the –XL from its brethren, had an impressive 6 hardpoints under each wing in addition to the 2 wingtip hardpoints and fuselage hardpoints. The “Cranked-Arrow” wing also allowed more fuel to be carried increasing the Falcon’s already good range and the increased lift allowed for a much shorter takeoff roll. The large delta wing design hindered maneuverability at low speeds, though at higher speeds the –XL could turn almost as fast as the F-16C. Both prototypes are now in NASA service.
Aces
- Amsel (ACZ)
- Dichter (ACZ)
- OADF 32nd TFS Element 1 "Wizard" (OADF/ACZ)
- Biel (LAF/ACX)
Armament
Standard Weapons
- Gun: 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan Cannon
- Standard Missiles: AIM-9M Sidewinder
Special Weapons
- XAGM: AGM-65G Maverick (AC5/ACZ/ACX)
- BDSP: JP223 Anti Runway Submunitions (ACZ/ACX)
- SAAM: AIM-7F Sparrow (ACZ/ACX)
Statistics
Ace Combat 5/Zero
- Speed: 66
- Defense: 61
- Mobility: 52
- Stability: 64
- Air-to-Air: 34
- Air-to-Ground: 80
Ace Combat X
- Speed: 69
- Air-to-Air: 66
- Air-to-Ground: 33
- Mobility: 54
- Stability: 60
- Defense: 57
Sources
- "Aircraft of the World" by: Claudio Muller Publisher: Muze Inc. (© 1995 - 2007)
- Global Security: F-16XL
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