F-16 XL General Dunamix. General Dynamics F-16 XL
In the early 1990-ies. It has developed a new modification of aircraft - F-16 XL. He differed from his predecessors greater speed flight, better handling and maneuverability, more combat load.
The plane had a delta wing exceeding the area about twice the wing 2 F-16A. This has increased the number of units of weapons and external fuel tanks capacity. F-16 XL is able to perform the functions of a fighter-interceptor and fighter-bomber.
F-16 XL General Dunamics photo
A fighter can carry almost all types of aircraft armament.
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It has built a gun-type "Volcano".
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In 17 hardpoints can be placed: a guided missile (AMRAAM, «Sidewinder" and others.) "Air-air"
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guided missiles "Air-Ground" ("Maverick")
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14 explosive bombs Mk82 (caliber - 500 pounds).
The performance characteristics of F-16 XL
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Aircraft length, m 16
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Wingspan, m 9,9
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Wing area, m2 60
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Root chord length, m 12,7
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Empty aircraft weight, kg 7900
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Takeoff weight maximum, kg 17
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Mass of fuel in domestic tanks, kg 5800
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full speed flight 2,5M
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Cruising speed 2,2M
Power point:
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One Bypass Turbofan engine with afterburner F-100- PW-100 («Pratt & Whitney").
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Maximum thrust with the afterburner - 11 300 kg.