F-16 Evolution Highlights A Half-Century Of Aircraft Adaptability

F-16A Block 1 and F-16 Block 70/72 split comparison diagram
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Over 50 years, the capability and complexity of the Lockheed Martin F-16 have evolved, changing it from lightweight day fighter to a multirole combat aircraft. Design decisions made at the beginning of the aircraft’s life around size, maneuverability and range prepared the F-16 for decades of...
Graham Warwick

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