SN-LOCKHEED-24-001: Lockheed F-16E

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Russell Aero LLC is developing a supersonic 2/3rd scale F-16 experimental fighter jet.  We are calling it the F-16E (Eff-Six-teeny).  It is an experimental "war bird" that will be powered by the GE F-404 (supersonic variant) full after-burning turbofan engine (18,000 lbf of thrust!).  However, we are also working on an economy version (PW545 or PT-6 ducted fan engine options) if you prefer more range and better cruise performance.  Both variants will be fitted with fly-by-wire flight controls and EMAs (Electro-Mechanical Actuators--no hydraulic systems to worry about), a BRS (ballistic recovery system--no ejection seat to maintain or worry about), a state of the art Heads-Up-Display (HUD), and a large area display (LAD) for a full IFR avionics panel. The F-16E will have simulated Air-to-Air (A-A) combat training modes, as well as Air-to-Ground (A-G) combat training modes. RADAR functions will be simulated using ADS-B-in data, enabling full dog-fight and BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Air-to-Air combat training.  If you've always wanted a supersonic fighter, this is the ticket!  U.S. State Department end-user agreement not required for the PW545 or PT-6 engine options, but is required for the GE F404 supersonic variant due to after-burner USMIL classification.
  

Avionics

Heads-Up-Display (HUD)
Large-Area-Display (LAD)
Full IFR
Combat training modes - Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground
Simulated RADAR modes using ADS-B-in data
  

Airframe

Carbon Fiber / Aluminum / Titanium / Stainless Steel, fly-by-wire flight controls, supersonic-capable (1.2 Mach), Ballistic Recovery System (no ejection seat)
  

Engines / Mods

GE F-404, 18,000 lbf thrust in afterburner (supersonic variant)
PW545 or PT-6 ducted fan engine options (economy cruise variant)
  

Interior / Exterior

Realistic fighter jet interior / exterior
  

Remarks

Russell Aero LLC is developing a supersonic 2/3rd scale F-16 experimental fighter jet.  We are calling it the F-16E (Eff-Six-teeny).  It is an experimental "war bird" that will be powered by the GE F-404 (supersonic variant) full after-burning turbofan engine (18,000 lbf of thrust!).  However, we are also working on an economy version (PW545 or PT-6 ducted fan engine options) if you prefer more range and better cruise performance.  Both variants will be fitted with fly-by-wire flight controls and EMAs (Electro-Mechanical Actuators--no hydraulic systems to worry about), a BRS (ballistic recovery system--no ejection seat to maintain or worry about), a state of the art Heads-Up-Display (HUD), and a large area display (LAD) for a full IFR avionics panel. The F-16E will have simulated Air-to-Air (A-A) combat training modes, as well as Air-to-Ground (A-G) combat training modes. RADAR functions will be simulated using ADS-B-in data, enabling full dog-fight and BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Air-to-Air combat training.  If you've always wanted a supersonic fighter, this is the ticket!  U.S. State Department end-user agreement not required for the PW545 or PT-6 engine options, but is required for the GE F404 supersonic variant due to after-burner USMIL classification.
  

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