Vought Model 1600
| Model 1600 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Artist's concept of the Model 1600 | |
| Role | Carrier-based fighter
|
| Manufacturer | Vought / General Dynamics |
| Status | Canceled |
| Primary user | United States Navy (intended) |
| Developed from | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
The Vought/General Dynamics Model 1600 series was a
F/A-18 Hornet
.
Development
Following the YF-16's victory over the
A-7 Corsair II
for the Navy. If selected, Vought would have produced the carrier version of the F-16.
[1]
Vought created three concepts for the navalized F-16. The main proposal was the Model 1600, which was based on the Block 10 F-16, which featured structural strengthening, an arrestor hook, and a more robust
F/A-18 Hornet
.
[1]
[4]
Variants
- Model 1600
- A strengthened version of the F-16 Block 10 with carrier arrestor hook and revised nosewheel.[3] It was powered by the Pratt & Whitney F401 (JTF22A-26C) afterburning turbofan.[2][5]
- Model 1601
- Similar to Model 1600, except equipped with an upgraded Pratt & Whitney F100 (JTF22B-25) afterburning turbofan.[3][5]
- Model 1602
- Similar to Model 1601, except with a General Electric F101-100 engine,[3] a further enlarged fuselage, and avionics and armament changes.[6]
- Model 1602B
- Final submission in March 1975; least like the F-16.[7]
Specifications (Model 1600)
Data from Secret Projects: Fighters & Interceptors 1945–1978 [5]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 52 ft 4 in (16 m)
- Wingspan: 33 ft 3 in (10.1 m)
- Wing area: 369 sq ft (34.3 m2)
- Max takeoff weight: 31,231 lb (14,166 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney F401 afterburning turbofan, 18,370 lbf (81.7 kN) thrust dry, 29,360 lbf (130.6 kN) with afterburner
Performance
See also
Related development
- General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
- F-16 Agile Falcon
- General Dynamics X-62 VISTA
- General Dynamics F-16XL
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Buttler, Tony (2008) [First published in 2007]. American Secret Projects: Fighters & Interceptors 1945–1978. Hinckley, England, UK: Midland Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85780-264-1.
- Peacock, Lindsay (1997). On Falcon Wings: The F-16 Story. RAF Fairford, United Kingdom: The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Enterprises. ISBN 1-899808-01-9.
- Senior, Tim (2002). The AirForces Monthly Book of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Stamford, UK: Key Books Ltd. ISBN 0-946219-60-5.
- Spick, Mike (2000). The Great Book of Modern Warplanes. Osceola, WI: MBI Publishing Company. ISBN 0-7603-0893-4.
- Thomason, Tommy H. (2009). Strike from the Sea: U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft From Skyraider to Super Hornet 1948–Present. North Branch, MN: Specialty Press. ISBN 978-1-58007-132-1.