Working for CSX Transportation (Railroad) at Russell Yard in Russell Kentucky as a carman/welder. As the rail cars come into the yard, Carmen inspect and repair Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and American Association of Railroads (AAR) safety and brake defects. We also perform air brake test to insure the brakes work on 100% of the cars departing the yard for other locations. Carman ensures rail cars are safe, and all components are working efficiently.
Other Comments:
I worked for the same railroad before my Air Force career, building and repairing rail cars at the Raceland Car Shops, from 1977 to 1982.
1997-2001, F-16 Fighting Falcon
From Year 1997
To Year 2001
Personal Memories
Moody AFB, Ga.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin F-16A Fighting Falcon Length 49.31 ft | 15.03 m Width 32.81 ft | 10.00 m Height 16.44 ft | 5.01 m Engine(s) 1 x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200 turbofan generating 14,670lb dry-thrust and 23,830lb with full afterburn. Empty Weight 14,566 lbs | 6,607 kg MTOW 32,999 lbs | 14,968 kg Max Speed 1,521 mph | 2,448 km/h | 1,322 kts Max Range 339 miles | 545 km Ceiling 50,000 ft | 15,240 m | 9.5 miles Climb Rate 50,000 ft/min (15,240 m/min) Hardpoints 9 Armament 1 x M61A1 20mm cannon
* F-16A - Single-Seat and Base Production Model; 1,432 produced with 670 sent to the USAF. * F-16B - Two-Seat Variant; 312 produced with 122 sent to the USAF. * F-16C - Single-Seat Improvement Program Model; 1,823 produced with 1,222 sent to the USAF. * F-16D - Two-Seat Improvement Program Model; 404 produced with 206 sent to the USAF.
