The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a supersonic, single-engine fighter, engineered by General Dynamics (now part of Lockheed Martin) for the U.S. Air Force and allied nations. Initially designed as an air superiority day fighter, it has successfully evolved into an all-weather multirole aircraft.
While its official name is "Fighting Falcon," pilots and crews often affectionately call it the "Viper." This nickname stems from a perceived resemblance to a viper snake, as well as the popularity of the Colonial Viper starfighter from the TV series "Battlestar Galactica," which aired around the time the F-16 entered service.
Conceived as a lower-cost alternative to the F-15, the F-16 was intentionally designed to be smaller, less equipped, and more affordable. This cost-effectiveness has been a significant factor in its appeal to many air forces around the world.
CHAPTERS
00:00 | The F-16 First Introduction Event
00:14 | Intro
00:34 | The F-16 Overview
01:25 | Performance and Design
03:08 | Innovative Features
04:36 | Fire Power
05:03 | How Much Does An F-16 Cost?
06:04 | Operation and Maintenance Cost
06:40 | How Fast Is The F-16 Fighter Jet?
07:14 | Ending
Film Credits:
U.S. Department of Defense
Lookheed Martin
Getty Images
@RealEngineering
@Skyes9
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