What is the take off speed of a F16 with full afterburner?

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2026-04-23 12:45

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There isn't any because it has to reach a liftoff speed and then a cruising speed before being able to use the afterburner otherwise it would crash

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This is incorrect.

Many aircraft use full afterburner (especially if loaded with weapons and/ or using a short runway) on take off.

The F-16 takes off at around 120-130 knots (138-148 mph) and this speed is the same regardless of whether the afterburner is selected or not.

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