Does the US still fly F-16?

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1. Does the US still fly F-16?
2. What bases have F 16s?
3. How many Gs is an F-16?
4. How much does a F-16 cost?
5. Which is better F-16 or F 18?
6. Can a civilian fly a fighter jet?
7. Can civilians buy F-16?
8. What is the F 18 used for?

Does the US still fly F-16?

Air Force officials have said the F-16 still has a place in its fleet for now, even as it reduces the number of types of fighter jets and attack aircraft it keeps. "The newer block [F-16s] that have been upgraded are going to fly for some time," said Lt.

What bases have F 16s?

United States Air Force

• 20th Fighter Wing - Shaw AFB, South Carolina. 55th Fighter Squadron. 77th Fighter Squadron. ...
• 53d Wing - Eglin AFB, Florida. 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada.
• 57th Wing - Nellis AFB, Nevada. 64th Aggressor Squadron.

How many Gs is an F-16?

nine G's With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's -- nine times the force of gravity -- which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft.

How much does a F-16 cost?

Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72: $64 million. The F-16 was created as a light and maneuverable fighter jet that would offer an affordable alternative to the F-15.

Which is better F-16 or F 18?

Pure speed The F-16 has a top speed of Mach 2.0. The F/A-18 can only reach Mach 1.8. Still, these planes are both very fast when they need to be. But in a pure drag race, the F-16 will win – and by a decent margin.

Can a civilian fly a fighter jet?

You can enjoy real Jet Fighter Flights together with an experienced pilot who will control the jet while in the air. You can fly a jet fighter such as the Supersonic MiG-29 Fulcrum interceptor, the Aero L-39 Albatros or the Hawker Hunter fighter-bomber aircraft.

Can civilians buy F-16?

So can any civilian buy a fighter plane? The answer is a surprising 'yes! '. As soon as an airplane is demilitarized it can be bought by members of the general public.

What is the F 18 used for?

In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.