Summary and Key Points: The F-16XL was an advanced variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, designed with a delta wing and increased payload capacity, earning it the nickname "beast mode." ...
XL aimed to be. With a revolutionary cranked delta wing, greater fuel capacity, and the ability to supercruise, it was poised to become the ultimate multi-role fighter. Yet despite its superiority, ...
The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever produced. Only two F-16XLs were ever made. They entered the ...