Viper versus F-16 Race?

[Viper 10]

Who do you think would win this race?

Here is the challenge:

Rejected Rules of Engagement for the Viper Club of America's Dodge Viper vs. F-16 Viper Drag Races
- Race distance shall be 1/2 Mile. 0 - 2640 feet. No points of any kind awarded for altitude.

- Both vehicles may utilize Michelin Racing Slicks if desired.

- Both vehicles to depart with full fuel loads. And full armament. (No arms to be used during/after race.)

- Dodge to disconnect V-1 Radar Detector - - - F-16 to disconnect TWS (Threat Warning Systems).

- No fuel-enhancement devices of any kind may be utilized (octane boosters, NOS, Afterburners, etc,)

- Dodge will not utilize our powerful 6th-gear overdrive - - - F-16 to avoid use of Afterburner.

- Dodge Viper has civilized noise decibel volume - - - F-16 is therefore encouraged to avoid Afterburners.

- In case of a tie or photo finish: First vehicle back to the starting line WINS !

In order to assist all parties with their bench racing excuses afterwards, we provide the following data:

DODGE VIPER USAF F-16 VIPER

Weight: 3300 lb. 33,000 lb.
Drive:Rear Wheel Drive No wheel Drive
Power:500 hp 23,000 lb. thrust
Powerplant:10-cylinder Dodge 1 cylinder Pratt-Whitney
Intake:2.375 inch inlet throttle body x 2 34.8 inch throttle body x 1
Top Speed:200 mph (then classified) 1350 mph (then classified)
Range:300 miles (then out of gas) 1260 miles (then classified)
Combat range:1/4 mi. - 8.0 miles (racetracks) 575 miles
Ops altitude:0- 1 inch (not recommended) 50 ft - 40,000 ft (then classified)
Ops ceiling:0 - 2 inch (not recommended) 50,000 feet (then classified)
Cruise@ceiling:1 second 3 hours
Inflight refueling:None Yes
Pilots:5 (4 are Michelin Pilots, that is) 1.
Canopy:Removable, SRT-10 only Removable in emergencies only.
Cockpit:2 person; (usually, one is a fine lady.) 1-2 seats, (usually 1 hard-legged dude.)
Seating:2 Leather, reclinable 1-2 Nylon, ejectable

HISTORY: Thunderbirds: Since 1953, Showcasing American Air Power in the Jet Age
Dodge Viper: Since 1992, Showcasing American Horsepower for the New Millennium

MISSION: USAF: To protect the airways, and intimidate aggressor nations.
DODGE VIPER: To protect the highways, and intimidate aggressive drivers.

THEME SONGS: Dodge Viper: “Magic Carpet Ride” USAF: “Wild Blue Yonder”








By the way, the Viper kicked butt!

[mauve66]

Hard to believe as I just saw a yellow RT/10 totally WAXED by a Toyota Supra at the grudge races here friday night, I'll have to wear a jacket over my Mopar t-shirt next time I go.............

[SUN RA KAT]

Some Supras have their turbo boost turned way up to insane levels and can beat a Viper, but a stock Viper will easily beat a stock Supra.

Put both in a parking lot and see which one has the most beautiful women around it. No contest. Viper.