General Dynamics F-16XL-2 - The Forgotten F-16 -

General Dynamics F-16XL-2 - The Forgotten F-16 - Low-poly 3D model

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Perfect for use in games and simulation projects. The General Dynamics F-16XL is a derivative of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, with a cranked-arrow delta wing. It was originally conceived as a technology demonstrator, later entered in the United States Air Force's (USAF) Enhanced Tactical Fighter (ETF) competition but lost to the F-15E Strike Eagle.

The F-16XL delivers double the range or payload of the current impressive F-16 performance. The wing and rear horizontal control surfaces were replaced with a cranked-arrow delta wing 120% larger than the original wing. Extensive use of carbon fiber composites allowed the savings of 600 lb (270 kg) of weight but the F-16XL was still 2,800 lb (1,300 kg) heavier than the original F-16A. Less noticeable is that the fuselage was lengthened by 56 in (1.4 m) by the addition of two sections at the joints of the main fuselage sub-assemblies. With the new wing design, the tail section had to be canted up 3°, and the ventral fins removed, to prevent them from striking the pavement during takeoff and landing. However, as the F-16XL exhibits greater stability than the native F-16, these changes were not detrimental to the handling of the aircraft. These changes resulted in a 25% improvement in maximum lift-to-drag ratio in supersonic flight and 11% in subsonic flight, and a plane that reportedly handled much more smoothly at high speeds and low altitudes. The enlargements increased fuel capacity by 82%. The F-16XL could carry twice the ordnance of the F-16 and deliver it 40% farther. Several years after the prototypes were shelved, they were turned over to NASA for additional aeronautical research.

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General Dynamics F-16XL-2 - The Forgotten F-16 -
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General Dynamics F-16XL-2 - The Forgotten F-16 -
$15.00
 
Royalty Free License 
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  • OBJ (.obj, .mtl) (2 files)2.21 MB
  • Blender 2.9 (.blend)9.35 MBVersion: 2.9Renderer: Cycles

3D Model details

  • Publish date2021-09-18
  • Model ID#3255565
  • Animated
  • Rigged
  • VR / AR / Low-poly
  • PBR
  • Geometry Polygon mesh
  • Polygons 16,038
  • Vertices 17,905
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  • UV Mapping
  • Unwrapped UVs Mixed
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  • Ready for 3D Printing
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