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To: Mariner

i found a january 2016 soldier of fortune article, speed of f16 max is mach 2, speed of f35 is mach 1.6. both list at max ceilings of over 50,000 ft.

they had range of f16 at 2000 miles and of f35 of only 1350 miles.


38 posted on 08/05/2016 8:10:37 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Secret Agent Man
They are comparing apples and oranges:

The F-35 stated range on internal fuel alone is accurate, but the F-16 stated range is FERRY RANGE with large drop tanks.

Combat radius for the 16 is less than half the 35.

The 16 top speed is in a totally "clean" configuration...no missiles, no tanks. Which is how the 35 is most of the time.

If you put weapons or external fuel on a 16, it underperforms the 35 in every category.

40 posted on 08/05/2016 8:21:17 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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