F-16XL General DynamicsF 16XL USAF concept fighter plane airplane model. The F 16XL aircraft were built by General Dynamics as prototypes for a derivative fighter evaluation program conducted by the Air Force between 1982 and 1985. The aircraft were developed from basic F 16 airframes, with the most notable difference is the delta (cranked arrow) wing which give the aircraft a greater range because of increased fuel capacity in the wing tanks, and a larger load capability

serving long after its fighter cousins had been withdrawn

Lengthb18 1/ inches

combining the tail unit of the Model 33

now celebrated in the Glenn L

The Me 163 was unique: the world's first and only operational rocket-engined fighter

The torpedo embedded in the sloop's wooden side was detonated by a rope as Hunley backed away

These aircraft are equipped with in-flight refueling equipment

Two Tigers were modified with a 15

SpaceShip One was released and pilot Mike Melvill fired its rocket

Wingspan 10 7/8 inches

the Bird of Prey uses a commercial off-the-shelf turbofan engine

have flown the MiG-21