F-16 by the numbers Flashcards
Length
49’ 5.2”
Width
32’ 10”
Amount of PW220 stages
13 stages (3 fans and 10 rear compressors)
F-16C GW (w. Fuel)
19,700 lbs (26,900 lbs)
PW220 MAX thrust
25,000 lbs
PW220 MIL thrust
14,000 lbs
Amount of LOD restart attempts
3
MLG speed limit
225 GS
NLG speed limit
217 GS
Cable Arrest limit
150 kts (routine) or 160 kts (emergency)
Engage HOOK ___ ft prior to arrest cable
1500 ft
Canopy Open/Transit limit
70 kts (incl. wind velocity)
LG Extended/Transit (airspeed)
300/0.65, whichever is less
LG Retraction/Extension (G symmetric and asymmetric)
2.0/0.0 and 2.0/0.0
LG Extended (G symmetric and asymmetric)
4.0/0.0 and 2.0/0.0
ENGINE Warning light illuminates when
2 sec after FTIT exceeds 1000 degrees or below 55 %
OVERHEAT LOOP activates
100 degrees celcius below FIRE LOOP
If zoom results in altitude below ___ AGL = ejection
5000’ AGL
If zoom results in altitude between ___ - ___ AGL = 1 airstart
5000-10,000’ AGL
Final Approach Airspeed @ 11 AOA C/D model
142/144 (C/D) + 4 kts per every 1000 lbs fuel and stores
FLCS BIT takes approximately
45 sec
Speedbrake normal
60 degrees
Speedbrake w. GR/DN
43 degrees
Continuous toe braking will deplete JFS/brake accumulator within
Approximately 75 sec (fully charged)
Height canopy can reach during jettison
26 ft (C) or 17 ft (D)
Low altitude for engine malfunction is considered
<10,000’ AGL
With engine malfunction below 350 kts
Initiate 3 G pull and 30 degree pitch
AB-related fire should extinguish after
30-45 sec
If autotransfer to SEC occurs below ___ MSL, set a minimum of ___ RPM
15,000’ MSL, 70 % RPM
Engine flameout in MIL with use of FUEL MASTER takes
6 sec
Engine flameout in IDLE with use of FUEL MASTER takes
45 sec
With missing nozzles, level flight above ___ MSL in PRI is not possible
8000’ MSL
With missing nozzles, level flight above ___ MSL in SEC is not possible
5000’ MSL
If unable to maintain ___ above MSEA (Minimum Safe Ejection Altitude) in PRI, select SEC
1000’
(TO 1F-16CM-1) During nozzle loss/failure/malfunction SEC operation above ___ degrees is likely to cause engine fire/failure in little as ___.
850 degrees, 5 min.
An AB (no light) initial attempt and 3 subsequent attempts takes
Approximately 20 sec
Expect ___ the computed ground roll on a flameout landing
Twice (8000’ recommended)
Max Endurance Airspeed
170 KCAS + 5 kts per every 1000 lbs fuel/stores over 1000 (C) or 0 (D) lbs
Max Range Airspeed
200 KCAS + 5 kts per every 1000 lbs fuel/stores over 1000 (C) or 0 (D) lbs
Spooldown airstart RPM (OFF to IDLE)
50-25 RPM
Recommended spooldown airspeed PRI/SEC
Minimum 250 kts / 275 kts
Airspeed for JFS-assisted airstart PRI/SEC
Max Range or maximum endurance airspeed (200 knots minimum for SEC)
Minimum airspeed for SEC airstart (JFS ON)
200 KCAS
JFS will motor engine at minimum
22 % RPM
MFP does not supply sufficient fuel flow below ___ RPM for airstart
12 % RPM
___ kts or more is required to stay above ___ % RPM
350 kts, 12 % RPM
___ - ___ kts for ___ - ___ sec may regain ___ % RPM
400-450 kts, 20-25 sec, 12 %
When below ___’ MSL and ___ kts, activate the JFS during airstart
20,000’ MSL / 400 kts
If FTIT is above ___ degrees celcius, expect HOT start
700 degrees
Maximum range AOA
0.7 AOA
Maximum range airspeed based on which GW
20,000 lbs
In case of dual AOA malfunction, FLCC selects
11 AOA
STBY Gains LG UP
600 kts
STBY Gains LG DN
230 kts
LEF in STBY Gains w. LG UP + ALT FLAPS NORM
0 degrees
LEF in STBY Gains w. LG DN + ALT FLAPS EXTEND
15 degrees
During STBY Gains maintain below ___ kts
650 kts
During STBY Gains maintain ___ kts until LG DN
240 kts
LEF’s should remain symmetrical within ___ degrees
10 degrees
PROBE HEAT should flash ___ - ___ times per sec
3-5 times
During ALT GEAR Extension maintain
Lowest practical airspeed below 190 kts. NLG may not indicate down until airspeed is reduced below 190 knots. Time above 190 knots should be minimized in case there is a leak in the pneumatic lines.
SFO aimpoint
1/3 down RWY
High Key altitude
7-10,000’ AGL. The recommended high key altitude is (C) 7000, (D) 7500 feet AGL plus 500’ per every 1000 lbs of fuel/stores weights.
Low Key altitude
3-5000’ AGL. The recommended low key altitude is (C) 3000, (D) 3250 feet AGL plus 250’ per every 1000 lbs of fuel/stores weights.
Base Key altitude
Minimum 2000’ AGL
Optimum LG DN airspeed
10 kts less than Max Range
Minimun LG DN airspeed
20 kts less than Max Range
Optimum angle of bank (LG UP/DN)
50/55 degrees
EPU quantity below ___ @ High Key (___ w. JFS) is not recommended
25 % / 20 %
Initial aimpoint ___ below horizon before LG DN on Straight-In
11-17 degrees on pitch ladder
EPU fuel required for non-standard approach is approximately
15 % per min.
Main AC GEN
60 kva
STBY AC GEN
10 kva
Emergency AC GEN
5 kva