Identification: F-16 Fighting Falcon Jet Fighters are recognized by the short, conical snout, a single air intake under the fuselage, triangular wings that are absolutely straight across the back edge, and the single, vertical tail fin. They also have two rocket guides (or rockets) projecting ahead of the wing tips. F-16s are the small fighters around Las Vegas.

Mission: The F-16 is a compact, highly maneuverable fighter used for air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack.

Characteristics:

• Size: Length: 49 feet; Wingspan: 33 feet; Height: 16 feet
• Crew: F-16C, one; F-16D, one or two
• Unit cost: F-16A/B , $14.6 million; F-16C/D,$18.8 million
• Date Deployed: 1979

 
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