Nearly 50 years after first flight, the F-16 is a mature, reliable workhorse—but it had a rocky start. Early jets suffered ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon trades stealth and the latest overall fusion of cost, ease of maintenance, and mission flexibility, which includes close air support and advanced strike capabilities. In ...

The U.S. military typically employs its various fighter jet models for decades, but every so often, the time comes when ...

While some fighter jets introduced in the 1970s are now on their way out, F-16s and F-15s will remain in production beyond ...

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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Originally entering the service of the US Air Force in ...

The F-16’s Desert Storm exploits—minimal losses (losing only three to enemy fire), and billions in damage inflicted on Saddam Hussein’s regime—cemented its status as a warfighting icon. The roar of ...

Romania has secured 18 F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands for a symbolic one euro. These aircraft will be used at the European F-16 Training Center in Fetești. The center trains pilots from ...

The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircraft and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness. The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan ...

ATARS moves beyond trainers as Red 6 secures its first frontline fighter contract, bringing augmented reality into F-16 cockpits. Red 6 has secured a contract from the U.S. Air Force to integrate its ...

The Netherlands has transferred 18 F-16s to Romania, reinforcing NATO’s eastern airpower and the European F-16 Training ...