YF-16 A

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration low-wing
single-seat
gptkbp:aircraft_operated high maneuverability
8,000 kg
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:YF-16
multirole fighter
gptkbp:armament air-to-air missiles
gptkbp:avionics multifunction radar
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:none
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,200 km
gptkbp:control_system fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Burt_Rutan
single-engine
gptkbp:design_feature high thrust-to-weight ratio
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:design_philosophy lightweight and agile
gptkbp:developed_by air superiority missions
gptkbp:development gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_F100
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1974
completed in 1975
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,200 liters
gptkbp:fuselage_material aluminum alloy
gptkbp:height 4.88 m
gptkbp:historical_role prototype for F-16
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label YF-16 A
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkbp:influenced_military_aviation yes
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Air_Force's_Lightweight_Fighter_program
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:legacy F-16 Fighting Falcon series
gptkbp:length 15.06 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.0
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 12,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Gordon_Fullerton
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:operational_history limited to testing
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1979
air defense
1978 to 1980
gptkbp:range 2,280 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:F-16_family
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:roll_rate 200 degrees per second
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,240 m
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkbp:wing_configuration delta wing
350 kg/m²
gptkbp:wingspan 9.96 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:YF-16
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5