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F-16 Airframe Details for 81-0687




Aircraft Profile

USAF FY/N: 81-0687
LM Aero T/V 61-368
Plant General Dynamics
Local C/N
Delivered  USAF 81687
 F-16A Block 15C
Current  USAF 81687
 F-16A Block 15C
Status [pre]

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Aircraft History

Date Status Local S/N Airforce/Unit Version Name Info
07 Jul 1982 [act] 81687 USAF  F-16A Block 15C
Aug 1982 [act] 81687 USAF USAF ADS F-16A Block 15C
Comments:
Thunderbird single-seater in the 1982 - 1991 timeframe. Had number 6 attached on March 21st, 1984 and May 5th, 1984. Was a brief replacement for F-16A #81-0670 in the 1984 season.
Jun 1992 [act] 81687 USAF  F-16A Block 15C
Comments:
Unmarked
Oct 1992 [act] 81687 USAF 425 FS 'LF' F-16A Block 15C
Comments:
Loaned to the RSAF for training purposes.
Jan 1996 [i/a] 81687 USAF  F-16A Block 15C
Comments:
Experienced structural cracks and was consequently withdrawn from use.
Oct 1997 [pre] 81687 USAF  F-16A Block 15C
Comments:
Used as a travelling exhibit.
Feb 1998 [pre] 81687 USAF  'LF' F-16A Block 15C
Special characteristics:
  • Unit Markings: 56 FW
Comments:
Gate guard at Luke AFB, Arizona.

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



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