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BrianR · 06-26-2008, 07:25 PM

Whoa folks. TW and Bruce, specifically.

I am the resident armchair expert on military aircraft.

Last I checked, the F-16 I model had a COMBAT range (approx, the actual range is classified) of 2100 km. That translates to 1130 nm and 1300 sm.

That range is calculated by taking the tested range if the F100-PW-229 engine with which it comes equipped, adding in the extended range afforded by the drop tanks (600 gal) and taking away a small fudge factor to allow for armament.

The ferry range is twice that because the plane doesn't have to return to it's base. Often, the "Operational Range" number put forth by the various websites offering information on the type is the same as the ferry range or even the Maximum range, which doesn't allow 45 mins of fuel available at landing, as ferry range does.

Any further questions, ask away!

xoxoxoBruce · 06-27-2008, 02:26 AM

You're saying the F-16I, with internal tanks, 450 gallon conformal tanks, and 600 gallon wing tanks, has a range of only 1300 miles? Pshaw.

tw · 06-28-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianR

Last I checked, the F-16 I model had a COMBAT range (approx, the actual range is classified) of 2100 km. That translates to 1130 nm and 1300 sm.

So your conclusion is ... ?

06-26-2008, 07:25 PM	#1
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Whoa folks. TW and Bruce, specifically. I am the resident armchair expert on military aircraft. Last I checked, the F-16 I model had a COMBAT range (approx, the actual range is classified) of 2100 km. That translates to 1130 nm and 1300 sm. That range is calculated by taking the tested range if the F100-PW-229 engine with which it comes equipped, adding in the extended range afforded by the drop tanks (600 gal) and taking away a small fudge factor to allow for armament. The ferry range is twice that because the plane doesn't have to return to it's base. Often, the "Operational Range" number put forth by the various websites offering information on the type is the same as the ferry range or even the Maximum range, which doesn't allow 45 mins of fuel available at landing, as ferry range does. Any further questions, ask away! __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous Last edited by BrianR; 06-26-2008 at 07:26 PM. Reason: typo fixing

06-27-2008, 02:26 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You're saying the F-16I, with internal tanks, 450 gallon conformal tanks, and 600 gallon wing tanks, has a range of only 1300 miles? Pshaw. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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