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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 will be powered by the GE F-404 (supersonic variant) full after-burning turbofan engine (18,000 lbf of thrust!). We are also working on an economy version (PT-6 ducted fan) if you prefer more range and better cruise performance. Both variants will be fitted with fly-by-wire flight controls and ESAs (Electro-Static 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 required for the supersonic variant due to after-burner USMIL classification)
Avionics / Equipment
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 / Steel, fly-by-wire flight controls, supersonic-capable (1.4 Mach), Ballistic Recovery System (no ejection seat)
Engines / Mods / Prop
GE F-404, 18,000 lbf thrust in afterburner (supersonic variant)
PT-6 ducted fan (economy cruise variant)
Interior / Exterior
Realistic fighter jet interior
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 will be powered by the GE F-404 (supersonic variant) full after-burning turbofan engine (18,000 lbf of thrust!). We are also working on an economy version (PT-6 ducted fan) if you prefer more range and better cruise performance. Both variants will be fitted with fly-by-wire flight controls and ESAs (Electro-Static 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 required for the supersonic variant due to after-burner USMIL classification)
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