General Dynamics / Saab F-16 Light Delta



In 1981 General Dynamics studied a strike version of the F-16 fighter. This lead to the F016XL which was tested by the USAF and in the end not proceeded with.
At the same time General Dynamics was looking for partners to develop the F-16 further. In combination with Saab, General Dynamics developed the F-16 Light Delta of F-16LD.
This combined the standard F-16 with a Saab VIggen look alike wing.



The F-16 was tested by the USAF and the Swedish Air Force. The USAF placed an order for 24 A series aircraft which were delivered and tested bu tin the  end both did not place any follow-on orders for the design and the testing was concluded in 1985.

Awesome whiff and story! I love that decal on the tail. It must have fun to put on.

I like that camo scheme very well   

Looks good with the delta, good work.

Viggenized Viper, very cool!   

Noice.

 

That's come out really well Tom   

        Nice!!

I am liking that 

Very nice.
But what a lot of people don't know is that the information exchange was two-way. Saab received a good deal of information on the F-16's blended wing root aerodynamics and fly-by-wire systems, which would help them significantly in the development of the Gripen.

Great build 

Neat! A bit tail-heavy, though?

This is cool ..really like this 👌 😁

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on October 10, 2024, 01:09:36 AMNeat! A bit tail-heavy, though?

The wing is at the back, so it will carry the weight.