high-performance tactical fighter, with the requirement to replace the aging F-111. General Dynamics offered both F-16XLs in the competition against a tandem-seat variant of the McDonnell Douglas’ ...

What You Need to Know: The U.S. F-16 fighter has served admirably since its introduction in the 1970s and remains a valuable multi-role asset. The F-16XL, an enhanced variant, was designed to ...