F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighter Weapon Systems // Aircraft // Fighter

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly maneuverable, lightweight fighter aircraft flown in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force and several other air forces. Originally intended as the "lightweight" complement to the F-15 Eagle, through extensive further development the Falcon has become a multipurpose aircraft used in attack, interceptor, suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) and reconnaissance roles. Well over 100 different versions are in service. Some export variants, notably the...