The U.S. F-16 and the Swedish Gripen jet fighters have some similarities, but they also have a lot of differences. Here are ...

Summary: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force for fifty years, remains a prominent figure in global air forces despite its age and non-stealth design. Renowned for its agility ...

Before the introduction of the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II, the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon were the US Air Force's primary fighter jets. Both of these planes were a part of the ...

Japan’s shift to a massive F-35 fleet hasn’t made the Mitsubishi F-2 obsolete—it’s turned it into a specialist. -Derived from ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been flying for over 50 years after first taking flight in early 1974. With 4,500 units sold and 3,100 still operational, it is the world's most popular aircraft. The F-16 ...

Just over 50 years ago, in late January of 1974, the very first F-16 took to the skies. But the flight, which was a nail-biter, was not planned. The prototype aircraft, technically known as the YF-16, ...

The F-16’s Desert Storm exploits—minimal losses (losing only three to enemy fire), and billions in damage inflicted on Saddam Hussein’s regime—cemented its status as a warfighting icon. The roar of ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon celebrated the 50th anniversary of its maiden flight on January 20. The F-16 first graced the skies in 1974 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The F-16 is still used in ...

Focus on the final flight of the Dutch F-16 over the Netherlands. As already reported here, on Sept. 27, 2024, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) bid farewell to its iconic F-16 Fighting Falcon ...

CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. Ukraine is set to receive U.S.-made F-16 fighter aircraft within months, an upgrade that Kyiv and its Western allies hope ...