General Dynamics F-16XL - Specifications (F-16XL Number 2)

Specifications (F-16XL Number 2)

Data from Darling, F-16.net

General characteristics

• Crew: One (XL #1) or Two (XL #2)
• Length: 54 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
• Wingspan: 34 ft 3 in (10.44 m)
• Height: 17 ft 7 in (5.36 m)
• Wing area: 646 ft² (60.0 m²)
• Empty weight: 22,000 lb (9,980 kg)
• Loaded weight: 48,000 lb (21,800 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 48,000 lb (21,800 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F110-GE-100 turbofan
  • Dry thrust: 17,100 lbf (76.3 kN)
  • Thrust with afterburner: 28,900 lbf (125 kN)

Performance

• Maximum speed: Mach 2.05 (1,400 mph, 698 m / s)
• Cruise speed: 600 mph (268 m / s)
• Range: 2,480 nmi (2,850 mi, 4,590 km)
• Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m)
• Rate of climb: 62,000 ft/min (320 m/s)

Armament

• Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.79 in) M61 Vulcan (Gatling) gun
• Hardpoints: 17 pylons with a capacity of up to 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) of payload