The F-16 came about as a competition between General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) and McDonnell Douglas, which proposed a twin-engine, twin-tailed successor to the heavier F-14 and F-15.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most iconic and successful fighter jets in the world, revered for its versatility, performance, and widespread use. Developed by General Dynamics in the early ...

Since Sept. 11, 2001, the F-16 fighting falcon has been a major component of the combat forces committed to the Global War on Terrorism flying thousands of sorties in support of operations Noble ...

Today on The Daily Aviation discover the captivating story of one of the most produced US Aircraft: General Dynamics F-16 ...

The F-16 is a fourth-generation fighter, entering service in 1979. Developed by General Dynamics for the U.S. Air Force, the Fighting Falcon is currently contracted to Lockheed Martin and used by ...

Kunsan was the first U.S. air base overseas to receive the F-16, now a respected fighter the world over with a proven combat record. A prototype developed by General Dynamics first flew on Jan. 20 ...

Armament The F-16 ADF (Air Defense Fighter) was designed and built by General Dynamics in the 1970s. They are 14.8m long, have a wingspan of 9.8m, and are 4.8m high.

Initially introduced by General Dynamics in 1978 (the company is now part of Lockheed Martin), the F-16 grew into one of the most appreciated and successful machines of its kind. Officially named ...

Introducing the Fighting Falcon The F-16 was conceptualized after the Vietnam War to fulfill the U.S. Air Force’s need for an air superiority fighter that could better the USSR’s equivalents.

A single General Electric F110-GE-100 turbofan engine propelled the F-16 XL to a theoretical top speed of twice the speed of sound, about 1,300 miles per hour (2,092.14 kph).

The F-16 is also a fourth-generation fighter, entering service in 1979. Developed by General Dynamics for the U.S. Air Force, the Fighting Falcon is currently used by militaries in more than two ...

After more than a year of requests, Ukraine is finally about to start receiving General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons to aid in its efforts against the ongoing Russian invasion.