How The F-16 Stacks Up Against The MiG-35 In 2025

At longer ranges, the edge shifts to whichever aircraft detects its opponent first. Late-model F-16s carry advanced AESA radars paired with combat-proven AIM-120 missiles. The MiG-35 can wield the ...
The National Interest

A-16: The U.S. Air Force ‘Merged’ the A-10 Warthog and F-16 Fighting Falcon

Summary and the Main Point: In the 1980s, the U.S. Air Force explored modifying the F-16 to provide Close Air Support (CAS) by creating a hybrid aircraft known as the A-16. The concept aimed to ...
UNITED24 Media

Ukraine’s F-16s Take Over the Skies, Flying 80% of Combat Missions Against Russia

Ukrainian F-16s play a critical role, executing 80% of combat sorties while effectively intercepting threats like Russian ...
The National Interest

F-15 vs. F-16: How Do America’s Two Most Iconic Warplanes Compare?

The F-15 was built to be big, tough, and powerful, while the F-16 was built to be small, smart, and fast. The F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon are both iconic American fighter aircraft. Often ...
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Are F-16 Fighter Jets Still Used Today, And How Much Do They Cost To Make?

General Dynamics introduced the F-16 Fighting Falcon in 1979, and it's been an essential aircraft since. The F-16 is a multirole fighter that's dominated the skies for nearly half a century, and since ...
Newsweek

P-51 Mustang: How D-Day War Plane Compares To F-16

The P-51 Mustang was an American-designed, long-range, single-seat fighter and bomber escort used during World War II, as well as later conflicts. Its introduction significantly contributed to the ...