With its iconic bubble canopy and advanced helmet-mounted displays,
the F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the supreme Fourth Generation
air-superiority fighters in the world today. First flown by the US
Air Force in the mid 1980s, Lockheed Martin have since delivered
about 4,600 F-16s to over 25 countries and more than 3,000 F-16
fighters are currently operational worldwide. The Fighting Falcon
is highly adaptable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and
air-to-surface attack in a variety of conflicts over the last 40
years. The F-16’s versatility and durability has meant it can be
adapted to a number of roles, including air superiority,
reconnaissance and ground attack. In an air combat role, the
F-16’s maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all
potential threat fighter aircraft. USAF F-16 multirole fighters
were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991 in support of Operation
Desert Storm, where more sorties were flown than with any other
aircraft. These fighters were used to attack airfields, Scud
missiles sites and a key military infrastructure. Other allied air
forces, such as Israel, have heavily adapted the F-16 for their own
use, and the Israeli F-16I Soufa (Storm) has proved itself in
numerous combat situations in the 21st century. Today, constant
technology and weapons’ upgrades mean the F-16 is planned to
serve through to 2060. Packed with 100 vivid artworks and
photographs, F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact reference guide for
lovers of this iconic aircraft and aviation enthusiasts.
General
Imprint: |
Amber Books Ltd
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Technical Guides |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Ryan Cunningham
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Dimensions: |
222 x 176 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-83886-325-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-83886-325-7 |
Barcode: |
9781838863258 |
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