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The Mach 2 F-16XL 'Mega Viper' might have been the ultimate F-16 the Air Force passed on

The F-16XL was a bold attempt to turn the nimble F-16 into a deep-strike workhorse. -With its huge cranked-arrow delta wing, ...
The.ChangeInTime on MSN

Watch how SoloTürk’s F-16 completely owns the sky in a stunning display

The Solo Türk F-16 delivered a jaw-dropping aerial performance, showcasing extreme precision, raw power, and the signature ...
The Aviationist

First Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 Performs Maiden Flight

Bulgaria will be the second European country to receive the newly built F-16 Block 70, with 16 fighters to be delivered as replacement for the MiG-29 fleet. Lockheed Martin announced that the first ...
Forbes

F-16 Sortie Tests Writer’s Mettle On Supersonic Training Mission

An F-16D Block 50 Viper piloted by Col. Alec “Bulldog” Spencer with Forbes writer Jim Clash in the backseat returns from a test sortie at Eglin AFB, near Destin, Florida, December 9, 2024. It was a ...
SlashGear

F-16 Fighting Falcon Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is highly regarded because of its remarkable maneuverability, combat radius, and multi-role capabilities. With its cutting-edge technological features, air-to-air engagement ...
The National Interest

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Is Old—but It’s Not Going Anywhere

In capable hands, an F-16 Fighting Falcon can take on fifth-generation stealth fighter jets like the F-35 Lightning II and even the F-22 Raptor. For decades, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has been the ...
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F-15 Vs. F-16: What's The Difference Between These Two World-Renowned Fighter Jets?

Before the introduction of the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II, the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon were the US Air Force's primary fighter jets. Both of these planes were a part of the ...
The National Interest

F-15 Eagle vs. F-16 Fighting Falcon: Who Wins?

The F-15 was designed from the outset to dominate the skies. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines, it delivers an impressive thrust-to-weight ratio that enables sharp climb rates and ...