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General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon
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In
1971, the U.S. Air Force circulated a requirement for highly-maneuverable
lightweight fighter. The General Dynamics YF-16 was
designed to meet this requirement and first flew in 1974.
The F-16, officially named the Fighting Falcon in 1980, is assembled using components built by U.S. and European subcontractors. All flying controls are operated using a fly-by-wire system. The F-16 saw extensive use in Operation Desert Storm. Through acquisition, the F-16 is now known as the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon. It's probably better known as the Viper. The Viper can be found in the Air Forces of at least 25 countries, not including those flying indigenous variants. The most recent version of the F-16 is the F-16E/F "Block 60" with conformal fuel tanks, improved avionics and a 32,500 lb (144 kN) thrust General Electric F110-GE-132 turbofan. |
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