The iconic, double delta winged F16XL was a competitor to the F15E Strike Eagle, learn more about the legacy of this incredible aircraft.

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The F16XL is a cranked arrow delta wing variant of the hugely successful F16 Fighting Falcon or Viper. Initially conceived as a technology demonstrator for General Dynamics, the F16XL was entered into the Enhanced Tactical Fighter competition. Let's take a look at some of the specifications for the F16XL:

Specifications
Length: 54 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
Height: 17 FT 7 IN (5.36 M)
Wingspan: 34 FT 3 IN (10.44 M)
Maximum speed: 1,400 MPH (2,300 KM/H) MACH 2.05
Empty weight: 22,000 LB (9,980 KG)
Range: 2,850 MI (4,590 KM), 2,480 NMI)
Max. takeoff weight:48,000 LB (21,800 KG)

Engine Thrust Class GE F110GE100 TURBOFAN
17,100 LBF (76 kN) THRUST DRY
28,900 LBF (129 kN) WITH AFTERBURNER



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Music from https://filmmusic.io "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)

SCAMP Diagrams:
Sue B. Grafton, "LowSpeed WindTunnel Study of the HighAngleofAttack Stability and Control Characteristics of a CrankedArrowWing Fighter Configuration," NASA TM 85776 (May 1984).

Concord Photo:
Eduard Marmet / CC BYSA 3.0 GFDL

F16 SCAMP Blueprints:
Harry Hillaker archives

Saab J35 Draken Photo:
Katsuhiko Tokunaga / CC BYSA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)

NASA footage courtesy of NASA

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