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Viper vs F-16 Fighter Drag Race
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ZX12
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What is an 'Air Force Viper Jet'? I'm not familiar with that name...is that also an F-16, or a different jet? I always thought the F-16 was called the Fighting Falcon...whatever plane they use, it will be a good race.
Dolph Williams
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What distance is the checkered flag? Got any predictions on the winner?
F-16 is known as Fighting Falcon AND VIPER. Here's what I sent out to the AZ Club last week...
You've heard about the drag race of the SRT-10 and Comp Coupe against an F-16 at Luke. You may have even heard that "RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT IS SCHEDULED TO BE TELEVISING THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT", You may also know that the F-16 is formally known as the Fighting Falcon.
BUT, did you know the fighter pilots informally named the F-16 "VIPER" ? Not Vette, not Cobra, not Jaguar,but VIPER. The F-16, because of its lethality, has earned an impressive combat record in the Middle East and in the Balkans. Operated by 21 air forces across the globe, the F-16 has won 70 air-to-air battles without a loss, even against the MiG-29 Fulcrum. There are nearly 1,000 F-16s stationed in Europe with nine air forces.
Can the Jet handle? How about 9-G's? With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's -- nine times the force of gravity -- which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft.
We'll have our ultra hi performance Vipers parked around these ultra high performance aircraft that weekend.
A Total Viper Event!
http://www.af.mil/news/press_releases/0628008print.html
http://www.af.mil/news/factsheets/F_16_Fighting_Falcon.html
<FONT size="-1">ps: there is a "rest of the story" of more trivia to the F-16 Viper name but that's for later........... believe it or not......</FONT s>
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ZX12:
What is an 'Air Force Viper Jet'? I'm not familiar with that name...is that also an F-16, or a different jet? I always thought the F-16 was called the Fighting Falcon...whatever plane they use, it will be a good race.
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You've heard about the drag race of the SRT-10 and Comp Coupe against an F-16 at Luke. You may have even heard that "RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT IS SCHEDULED TO BE TELEVISING THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT", You may also know that the F-16 is formally known as the Fighting Falcon.
BUT, did you know the fighter pilots informally named the F-16 "VIPER" ? Not Vette, not Cobra, not Jaguar,but VIPER. The F-16, because of its lethality, has earned an impressive combat record in the Middle East and in the Balkans. Operated by 21 air forces across the globe, the F-16 has won 70 air-to-air battles without a loss, even against the MiG-29 Fulcrum. There are nearly 1,000 F-16s stationed in Europe with nine air forces.
Can the Jet handle? How about 9-G's? With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's -- nine times the force of gravity -- which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft.
We'll have our ultra hi performance Vipers parked around these ultra high performance aircraft that weekend.
A Total Viper Event!
http://www.af.mil/news/press_releases/0628008print.html
http://www.af.mil/news/factsheets/F_16_Fighting_Falcon.html
<FONT size="-1">ps: there is a "rest of the story" of more trivia to the F-16 Viper name but that's for later........... believe it or not......</FONT s>
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ZX12:
What is an 'Air Force Viper Jet'? I'm not familiar with that name...is that also an F-16, or a different jet? I always thought the F-16 was called the Fighting Falcon...whatever plane they use, it will be a good race.
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dmora
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does it stop as well as the viper??
This should be very fun to watch, hope yall record it. I assume yall have seen the indy car VS the F18 vid?
This should be very fun to watch, hope yall record it. I assume yall have seen the indy car VS the F18 vid?
dmora, is there a link to the indy car VS the F18 vid?
What is NOT stated here is the EXCITING agenda that you have to click and read!
Furthermore, the assistance of PVO, Dodge, Tony Estes and the AZ club for organizing and hosting it, VCA National for their effort, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not !
Needless to say, SEE YA THERE for the "Viper vs. Viper Race" of the century !
Furthermore, the assistance of PVO, Dodge, Tony Estes and the AZ club for organizing and hosting it, VCA National for their effort, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not !
Needless to say, SEE YA THERE for the "Viper vs. Viper Race" of the century !
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Tony Estes
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What Jon B didn't mention was that the IDEA for this event was HIS and that HE was the one that got Ripley's involved. It’s not too hard to implement a great idea. THANKS Jon for your help.
NOTE TO FELLOW COMPUTER UNSKILLEDS LIKE ME :
I was unable to load / read / open the link. Too bad-great stuff! Thankfully, I got the details elsewhere:
For those unable to open it:
--FRIDAY TOUR OF CHRYSLER PROVING GROUNDS. Transport provided.
--SAT AIR SHOW AND TRANSPORT TO FROM, SOME MEALS. RACE SRT10
-- DINNERS WITH USAF T BIRDS, D-C AND PVO EXECS.
--SUN AIR SH0W, RACE COMP COUPE. BBQ event.
--HQ HOTEL IN SCOTTSDALE FOR ONLY $72/NT
--SOUVENIERS UNIQUE TO THIS EVENT FROM DODGE AND USAF
-- $250 cost, for 2 folks and 1 Viper.... for USAF charity
If you could NOT open the form, DONT MISS OUT! Contact National VCA (or someone computer-smarter than me)and get registered!
If you want to see the RACE OF THE CENTURY come to AZ-VCA 3/22-24. The Ripley's show wont capture all the on-site excitement of the 3-day event.
I was unable to load / read / open the link. Too bad-great stuff! Thankfully, I got the details elsewhere:
For those unable to open it:
--FRIDAY TOUR OF CHRYSLER PROVING GROUNDS. Transport provided.
--SAT AIR SHOW AND TRANSPORT TO FROM, SOME MEALS. RACE SRT10
-- DINNERS WITH USAF T BIRDS, D-C AND PVO EXECS.
--SUN AIR SH0W, RACE COMP COUPE. BBQ event.
--HQ HOTEL IN SCOTTSDALE FOR ONLY $72/NT
--SOUVENIERS UNIQUE TO THIS EVENT FROM DODGE AND USAF
-- $250 cost, for 2 folks and 1 Viper.... for USAF charity
If you could NOT open the form, DONT MISS OUT! Contact National VCA (or someone computer-smarter than me)and get registered!
If you want to see the RACE OF THE CENTURY come to AZ-VCA 3/22-24. The Ripley's show wont capture all the on-site excitement of the 3-day event.
dmora
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by zoomie:
dmora, is there a link to the indy car VS the F18 vid?
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http://homepage.mac.com/dmora/.Movies/indycar_vs_f18.mpg
right click and save as.
dmora, is there a link to the indy car VS the F18 vid?
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http://homepage.mac.com/dmora/.Movies/indycar_vs_f18.mpg
right click and save as.
searching for tech data on F-16 takeoff data..
acceleration rate? rotation speed (min/ave/max weight) ?
Distance at mil power to takeoff / rotation ?
USAF BAD ASP - how about some stats, F-16 to come, etc. ?
I have seen some estimates that the Viper and F-16 should
both reach about a 1/2 mile, then the F-16 is gone.
Any data yet on the SRT-10 or Comp Cpe ? 0-60, 1/4, etc. ?
( thanks, Daniel was there a time for the Hornet to catch the indy ? ~ 15 secs ? at what speed ? )
acceleration rate? rotation speed (min/ave/max weight) ?
Distance at mil power to takeoff / rotation ?
USAF BAD ASP - how about some stats, F-16 to come, etc. ?
I have seen some estimates that the Viper and F-16 should
both reach about a 1/2 mile, then the F-16 is gone.
Any data yet on the SRT-10 or Comp Cpe ? 0-60, 1/4, etc. ?
( thanks, Daniel was there a time for the Hornet to catch the indy ? ~ 15 secs ? at what speed ? )
