Watch in awe as an F-16 fighter jet ascends to 15,000 feet in 20 seconds. By Jacob Siegal. Updated Dec 18th, ... take off and reach a height of 15,000 feet — just above cloud level.

This F-16 Fighting Falcon was flying over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility when it was captured on camera, looks like its hovering. ... vertical takeoff and landing ...

Video of an F-16 high performance take off: up to 15,000 feet in 45 seconds. Published on: July 16, 2015 at 10:50 PM. David Cenciotti SHARE.