F-16A Fighting Falcon
Fighter Jetconfirmed
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
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Introduced | 1978 |
| Generation | 4th gen |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,120 km/h |
| Range | 3,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Crew | 1 |
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
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | confirmed |
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