The F|16 at 50

50 years since the unexpected first flight of the F-16 fighter

Despite the unforeseen circumstances of that Sunday, January 20, 1974, the F-16 proved to be an excellent product and since then, more than ...

In four years the F-16 will have 50 years of service, feel old yet?

391 votes, 82 comments. I just noticed the F-16 is getting to its 50 years of service in 2028, made me feel really old, i remember when it ...

Why Is The F-16 Fighter Jet Still So Popular After 50 Years?

All in all, the F-16 Falcon's enduring popularity can be attributed to its adaptability, continuous modernization, cost-effectiveness, global ...

8th FW recognizes 50 years of the F-16 - PACOM

20, 2024, marked the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon's first flight and its addition as a U.S. Air Force platform. Also popularly ...

50th anniversary of the first flight of the F-16, one of the most ...

50th anniversary of the first flight of the F-16, one of the most successful fighter jets of all time ... On January 20, 1974, the first ( ...

The F-16 At 50: Future Production And Upgrades - Aviation Week

The F-16 At 50: Future Production And Upgrades is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers. Subscribe now to read ...

America's F-16 Fighter is Now 50 Years Old: How the Falcon Went ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon on January 20, 2024 marked 50 years since its first flight in 1974, making it the second oldest fighter class still ...

F-16 Fighting Falcon > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display - AF.mil

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface ...

50th anniversary of F-16's first flight | Prototype YF-16 ... - YouTube

Finally, 50 years have passed since the fighting falcon widely known as the F-16 took off first maiden flight. Watch in for more details!

The F-16 Turns 50: 6 Key Moments From Its Storied Combat Career

The F-16 Fighting Falcon flew for the first time 50 years ago. Its storied career includes a 76–1 air combat record—but its greatest ...

Timeline: Fifty Years Of The F-16 | Aviation Week Network

While the F-16 first took flight 50 years ago, the program's origins trace back to the early 1960s. The aircraft has evolved considerably ...

Edwards hosts F-16 50th anniversary celebration - AFLCMC

Multiple F-16s Fighting Falcons from units around the nation descended upon Edwards Air Force Base, California to partake in Falcon Rejoin 50, ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon flew for the 1st time 50 years ago

The F-16 Fighting Falcon flew for the 1st time 50 years ago.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon - Wikipedia

The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for ...

8th FW recognizes 50 years of the F-16 - DVIDS

군산 미 공군 부대, 대한 민국 – 2024년 1월 20일, F-16 파이팅 팔콘의 첫 비행과 미 공군 플랫폼으로서 추가 50주년을 기념했습니다. 또한 일반적으로 ' ...

Viper at 50 - Royal Aeronautical Society

As it marks its half century, the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains at the forefront of air arms around the globe. STEPHEN BRIDGEWATER takes a ...

Why Lockheed Martin's F-16 remains a prize fighter 50 years after ...

Describing the jet as “the most dominant and capable fourth-generation fighter ever produced”, Lockheed says: “This foundation of innovation, ...

F-16CM Block 50 Fighting Falcon - Wings of Glory Wiki - Fandom

The F-16CM Block 50 is best played at higher altitudes. It has access to the extremely powerful AIM-120C-7, which has a speed gate of 7m/s, requiring a near ...

50 Years of the F-16! This... - Spangdahlem Air Base | Facebook

50 Years of the F-16! This weekend, the F-16 Fighting Falcon celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first flight on January 20th, 1974.

Versatile, Adaptable And Cutting Edge F 16 Completes 50 Years

Ranked among the influential fighter jets, the F-16, from the Lockheed Martin stable, marked its 50th anniversary with a display and ...