The F-16 was designed to be maneuverable for dogfights and its aerodynamic instability made fly-by-wire controls a necessity.

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Both the F-15 and F-16, oddly enough, were designed for air superiority operations—and only later adapted to include multirole capabilities. Yet although both aircraft were designed for air ...

The F-16’s groundbreaking design set new standards in fighter jet development that remain influential today. The F-16 Fighting Falcon, first introduced in the 1970s, remains a relevant fighter ...