All About the F-16 Fighting Falcon Introduced in the late 1970s, the F-16 is a multirole fighter jet that can perform admirably in both an air-to-air and air-to-ground role. Capable of reaching ...

Summary: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveiled a new paint scheme replicating the original YF-16 prototype.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is highly regarded because of its remarkable maneuverability, combat radius, and multi-role capabilities. With its cutting-edge technological features, air-to-air ...

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing, dismounts after refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 161st Air Refueling Wing, April 8, 2015, near Tucson, Arizona.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team is observed by spectators during the California Capital Air Show at Sacramento, Calif., March 21, 2025.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Now Has a “Viper Shield” The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever produced.