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F-16A Fighting Falcon

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F-16A Fighting Falcon

The F-16A Fighting Falcon is a single-engine, supersonic multirole fighter aircraft. It was designed as a relatively low-cost, high-performance air superiority day fighter, later evolving into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics
Introduced1978
Generation4th gen
StatusIn service
Speed2,120 km/h
Range3,200 km
Ceiling15,240 m
Crew1

History

The F-16 entered service with the USAF in 1978 and has since become one of the most widely produced and operated fighter aircraft in the world.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States10confirmed

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