The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air combat fighter, it was evolved into a successful all-weather multi-role aircraft. It is now the most produced and widely used 4th-generation jet fighter in the world.
Introduced in 1978, the F-16 proved highly effective in various roles including air-to-air combat and air-to-ground attacks, leading to its selection by 25 countries. In addition to the USAF, the F-16 has also been used by the air forces of several other US allies. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production began, and the F-16 remains in service today.
Here are some of the specifications of the F-16 Fighting Falcon:
* Top speed: Mach 2.05 (1,500 mph, 2,414 km/h)
* Ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
* Range: 2,900 miles (4,667 km)
* Armament: 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, up to 6 air-to-air missiles, and up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) of bombs or other weapons
