This pack includes two liveries representing the first two YF-16 prototypes produced by General Dynamics of Fort Worth, Texas.
v2.0 17 April 2024 introduces several improvements and changes including:
-new engine nozzle textures and roughmets
-new wheel textures
-small stabilators simulated (to reflect the smaller stabilators found on early block Vipers)
-other detail improvements
v1.1 19 Aug 2020 fixes Belgian flag on left side
The two YF-16 aircraft had unique paint schemes with subtle differences between them, with the second prototype displaying the flags of initial partner nations in the new F-16 program, to include Iran (their F-16s were delivered to Israel, however).
Details you might notice in these liveries include a representation of the PW F100 engine and early style M61 gun port. The prototypes were smaller than the production F-16s to follow, with a smaller nose, shorter wingspan, and smaller stabilators.
These liveries have been researched and made as accurately as possible, considering the airframe differences. See what other details you can spot! Feedback is always welcome!
72-01567 first flew (accidentally) on January 20th, 1974.
72-01658 took to the air May 9th.
Cheers to 50 years of Fighting Falcons!
KJ Flyguy
