General Dynamics

General Dynamics F-16XL

Strike fighter

  • First flight1982
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built2
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
One (XL #1) or Two (XL #2)
Length
16.51 m (54 ft 2 in)
Wingspan
9.88 m (32 ft 5 in)
Height
5.36 m (17 ft 7 in)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
1,170 kn, Mach 2.0
Range
3,675 km (2,285 mi, 1,985 nmi)
Service ceiling
16,750 m (55,000 ft)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × General Electric F110-GE-100 turbofan (17,100 lbf / 28,900 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1 × 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannon; Hardpoints: 17 pylons