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Aircraft: 81-0688
LM Aero T/V 61-369
Plant General Dynamics
Local C/N
Delivered USAF 81688
F-16A Block 15C
Current USAF AAFG0330
F-16A Block 15C
Status [sto]

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Aircraft History

Date Status Local S/N Airforce/Unit Version Name Info
22 Jul 1982 [act] 81688 F-16A Block 15C
Oct 1982 [act] 81688 USAF 6516 TS 'ED' F-16A Block 15C
Used to test the LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) pod and was the first F-16 single seater to test this pod.
Oct 1991 [act] 81688 USAF 416 TS 'ED' F-16A Block 15C
Oct 1993 [act] 81688 USAF 416 TS 'ED' F-16A Block 15C
Special characteristics:
  • Unit Markings: AAFTC
13 Jul 1995 [sto] AAFG0330 USAF AMARC 'ED' F-16A Block 15C

Crew Chief Comments

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Sgt. Dan Dennison

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6510th Test Wing , 1984 - 1988
This was the first F-16 I crewed. A single seat A model. Great jet! We tested the LANTIRN pods on her and really put her through the ringer.

SSgt. Dan Dunn

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6510th Test Wing , 1983 - 1986
This was the first single seat F-16 to be LANTIRN capable. It was a test F-16A. Along with two F-16Bs it comprised the LANTIRN test unit from 1984 to 85. Many "firsts" regarding the use of the LANTIRN pods were recorded by this aircraft.


Abbreviations and symbols:
[act] Active [i/a] Instructional Airframe [sto] Stored (e.g. at AMARG)
[cld] Cancelled Order [msh] Involved in Mishap [w/o] Write-off
[con] Converted [o/o] On Order
[des] Destroyed (drone) [pre] Preserved (museum, gateguard) T/V LM Aero Type/Version (Construction) number
[emb] Embargoed [scr] Scrapped Photo Available
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