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

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.

Lockheed Martin, the company behind the F-16’s current production, entered 2025 with a production backlog exceeding 120 aircraft, which included a high-profile purchase of 40 F-16 Block 70 jets ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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).

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

Armament The F-16 ADF (Air Defense Fighter) was designed and built by General Dynamics in the 1970s. They are 14.8m long, have a wingspan of 9.8m, and are 4.8m high.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, AKA “Viper,” was originally manufactured by General Dynamics. (Lockheed Martin now builds it.) The aircraft has been around for 50 or so years, and it is one of the ...

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 ...