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FPP045 - F-16 Fighting Falcon

FPP045 - F-16 Fighting Falcon

FromFighter Pilot Podcast


FPP045 - F-16 Fighting Falcon

FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Sopwith Camel, P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre, and F-4 Phantom II may all be the quintessential fighters of their era, from World War I through the Vietnam conflict.  And from Desert Storm to today, few would dispute the aircraft that most deserves to join such an esteemed group is none other than the General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon—better known as simply, the Viper. On this episode, retired US Air Force Reserve Colonel Mike “T-DAY” Torrealday, who amassed over 4,000 flight hours in nearly every block and variant of the Viper over a 29-year career, joins us to discuss this amazing fighter as a continuation of our ‘aircraft series.’  T-DAY describes the many variants, flight envelope, ordnance inventory, and so much more.  Read about the F-16N here. During the listener question segment, we discuss wristwatches, multi-mission aircraft versus specialized aircraft, and dogfighting the F/A-18 versus other ‘teen’ fighters. Bumper announcements by Clint Bell / music by Jaime Lopez.  Artwork by Janek Krause.
Released:
Apr 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!