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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, ...
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Why the F-16 is old but still one of the deadliest fighters ever built

The F-16 may be decades old, but its performance still shocks people who underestimate it. In this video, we explore why the ...
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 ...
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US Air Force pilots share what it takes to make the elite Thunderbirds team and fly F-16s just inches apart at near-supersonic speeds

The US Air Force's Thunderbirds have wowed crowds at airshows worldwide in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. At shows, six pilots perform daring maneuvers at high speeds to showcase the jet's capabilities.
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 ...
The Aviationist

Ukraine Confirms F-16 Pilot Killed In Action

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Captain Pavlo Ivanov, aged 26, died on Apr. 12, 2025, during a combat mission flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon. In a statement on X/Twitter, President ...