F16 Documentary

[jhirsh5280]

Not sure how old this is, judging by the mustaches in the film it was either filmed in Movember or its a thing with F16 pilots. Some pretty intense footage and descriptions of interactions with ground troops.

The ground units responded with even more urgency: “Americans will die if you don’t f***ing drop the bomb,” they said in the video.Moments later, the pilots engaged the enemy.
“We finally got it all together and were able to put down a bomb, and you could just hear the calm in his voice,” McGinn said.

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[Gman]

F-16s have been around for a long time. Had a college roommate whose dad was working for General Dynamics on a project called AFTI (Advanced Fighter Technology Integration). The most noticeable feature are the forward control surfaces under the inlet that allowed maneuvering in unconventional attitudes. The project ran for over 20 years (AFTI F-16).


They're a good single engine fighter, but they still don't fill the role of the A-10.

It's amazing what the Israelis do to the F-16 for their operations. The F-16I "Sufa" is bad ass.

[clublights]

Not sure how old this is, judging by the mustaches in the film it was either filmed in Movember or its a thing with F16 pilots. Some pretty intense footage and descriptions of interactions with ground troops.

Or coulda been filmed in March ..... Mustache March is a Fighter Pilot thing that goes way back longer then Momevber.

[jhirsh5280]

I was talking to some of the guys at Buckley and they refer to the F16 as a "Lawn Dart" because of its single engine design which if were to fail but essentially turn the plane into a lawn dart. Got a good laugh out of that but definitely wouldnt want to be in one when that happened.

Or coulda been filmed in March ..... Mustache March is a Fighter Pilot thing that goes way back longer then Momevber.

A much better explanation than mine, I wasnt aware of this.

The most noticeable feature are the forward control surfaces under the inlet that allowed maneuvering in unconventional attitudes.

Did they do away with them on later models? All photos I can see of modern versions dont appear to have the forward control surfaces.

[HoneyBadger]

Or coulda been filmed in March ..... Mustache March is a Fighter Pilot thing that goes way back longer then Momevber.

You can thank Robin Olds for that...

[Gman]

Did they do away with them on later models? All photos I can see of modern versions dont appear to have the forward control surfaces.

The test program ended in 2001 (details were in the link).

Note: This aircraft is located in the Research & Development Gallery on a controlled-access portion of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Click here for requirements to visit this gallery.

The USAF used this highly modified fighter for more than 20 years to test new and award-winning ideas in flight control, electronic targeting and cockpit design. A one-of-a-kind aircraft, the Advanced Fighter Technology Integration (AFTI) F-16 made more than 700 flights in 10 different research programs between 1978 and 2000.

AFTI F-16 programs developed targeting lasers and computers, and new autopilot and ground-avoidance systems allowed pilots to fly faster and lower while seeking and attacking targets. Other AFTI advances included digital flight controls, a voice-activated maneuvering system that allowed the pilot to "point" the aircraft in unusual flight attitudes, and touch-sensitive cockpit displays.

The aircraft's last project contributed to the Joint Strike Fighter design by reducing aircraft weight and increasing maneuverability. One of this program's most significant achievements was the first-ever use of all-electric "power by wire" flight controls, with no hydraulic or mechanical backups to move the aircraft's control surfaces. This milestone won the AFTI team the 2000 Aerospace Industry Award for Engineering, Maintenance and Modification.

The AFTI F-16 was retired Feb. 11, 2001, when it was flown to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and transferred to the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

I thought the UH-60 Blackhawk had the "lawn dart" title.

Video of an F-16 'dead stick' landing;

[BushMasterBoy]

It is a dangerous job...

http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/m...ilot/19774077/

[clublights]

You can thank Robin Olds for that...

One of the greatest Fighter Drivers EVER..... even if he was an Air Force puke ( FLY NAVY!)

[RMAC757]

Not sure how old this is, judging by the mustaches in the film it was either filmed in Movember or its a thing with F16 pilots. Some pretty intense footage and descriptions of interactions with ground troops.



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Great Video