F16

[FALCON1377]

When the the F16 load up with bomb,s fuel tank,s with add weight does add weight me you burn more fuel. How many hour,s can the pilot can fly till he has to refuel his F16. When fireing missile at night does the pilot have close eyes because blindnes because rocket motor. is fire.

[Haole]

Originally Posted by FALCON1377

When the the F16 load up with bomb,s fuel tank,s with add weight does add weight me you burn more fuel. How many hour,s can the pilot can fly till he has to refuel his F16. When fireing missile at night does the pilot have close eyes because blindnes because rocket motor. is fire.

Hi FALCON1377,

Yes, as we add weight to the plane we burn more fuel. With a C model F-16 with 2 external tanks I can fly ALMOST half way across the United States before getting fuel. When I leave South Carolina I usuall stop in Oklahoma to get fuel.
If you fire a missile at night you wouldnt want to look directly at it (especially with your NVGs on!!) They are bright but the light doesnt hang around for a long time

Cheers,
Haole

[16_166_Bluestar]

Originally Posted by Haole

Hi FALCON1377,

If you fire a missile at night you wouldnt want to look directly at it (especially with your NVGs on!!) They are bright but the light doesnt hang around for a long time

It must be tempting though, I love seeing those babies go in the sim! In real life the launch of a missile in anger obviously comes at a time when I expect you would have other important things on your mind.