The F-16 came about as a competition between General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) and McDonnell Douglas, which proposed a twin-engine, twin-tailed successor to the heavier F-14 and F-15.

After more than a year of requests, Ukraine is finally about to start receiving General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons to aid in its efforts against the ongoing Russian invasion.

Introducing the Fighting Falcon The F-16 was conceptualized after the Vietnam War to fulfill the U.S. Air Force’s need for an air superiority fighter that could better the USSR’s equivalents.

Today on The Daily Aviation discover the captivating story of one of the most produced US Aircraft: General Dynamics F-16 ...

Introduced in the 1970s by General Dynamics, it now counts over 4,500 units, serving the needs of a large number of countries.

The F-16 is a fourth-generation fighter, entering service in 1979. Developed by General Dynamics for the U.S. Air Force, the Fighting Falcon is currently contracted to Lockheed Martin and used by ...

The F-16 is also a fourth-generation fighter, entering service in 1979. Developed by General Dynamics for the U.S. Air Force, the Fighting Falcon is currently used by militaries in more than two ...

A single General Electric F110-GE-100 turbofan engine propelled the F-16 XL to a theoretical top speed of twice the speed of sound, about 1,300 miles per hour (2,092.14 kph).

Kunsan was the first U.S. air base overseas to receive the F-16, now a respected fighter the world over with a proven combat record. A prototype developed by General Dynamics first flew on Jan. 20 ...

"USAF to install ATARS system into F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters" was originally created and published by Airforce Technology ...

The F-16 fighting falcon was built under an unusual agreement creating a consortium between the United States and four NATO countries: Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.