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F16 Fighting Falcon
Variants
F-16A
F-16B
F-16C
F-16D
F-16E/F
F-16V
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter originally developed for the USAF. It was designed with agility, low cost, and versatility in mind — capable of excelling in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Introduced in the late 1970s, the F-16 features a frameless bubble canopy, side-stick controller, and fly-by-wire controls, setting a new standard in fighter design. Its affordability and upgrade potential have made it one of the most widely used combat aircraft in the world.
Service years- 1978~present
Amount produced- 4,600+
Cockpit crew- 1 or 2 (depending on variant)
Engines- 1× Pratt & Whitney F100 Producer- General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin)
Largest Operator- USAF