Source: skytamer.com
What is the object on the tail of this F-16 (next to the serial number)?
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3$\begingroup$ Must be where the jump starter cable goes ;-) $\endgroup$– svoopMar 24, 2020 at 17:44
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4$\begingroup$ Chemtrail Output Valve (portside) $\endgroup$– RichardMar 24, 2020 at 20:53
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1$\begingroup$ @Richard: close. That's the starboard side of the ship. $\endgroup$– Peter DunihoMar 25, 2020 at 0:35
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Source: primeportal.net; cropped
That's the cooling-air outlet that is aft of the cooling inlet. In between is a power amplifier for the radar-warning system.
Source: amazon.co.uk (one of the product images); cropped118: Cooling-air ram air intake
124: Radar-warning system power amplifier
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1$\begingroup$ That is a very non-aerodynamic looking inlet duct! Had the design team not heard of NACA? Obviously, it's suitable to purpose, but... wow... $\endgroup$– FreeManMar 25, 2020 at 13:37