The F-16 made history when it first rolled onto the flight line – an aircraft that literally defined high performance. And those standards keep rising as the F-16 has evolved to the most capable multirole fighter available. New technologies are incorporated into the cockpit, avionics, sensors and weapons to keep pace with the latest operational requirements. Range and payload of the F-16 have both significantly increased. Survivability has been sharply enhanced with the more advanced warfare sensors and sophisticated decoys. Engine thrust has increased to ensure the F-16 retains its legendary aerodynamic performance. Along the way, the aircraft has been designed to be more reliable, more maintainable and more supportable. It continues to be the most affordable multirole fighter in the skies today. - Lockheed Martin Support Aircraft's |