The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-purpose aircraft capable of a variety of missions. Its sheer power and maneuverability has thoroughly proven it to be a premier fighting weapon in the United States Air Force since 1979. Since Sept 11, 2001 the F-16 has been a major component of the combat forces committed to the Global War on Terrorism flying thousands of sorties. The aircraft is powered by a single engine capable of producing approximately 30,000 pounds of thrust. The aircraft has a top speed of more than twice the speed of sound. The F-16 has the reputation as the most maneuverable fighter in the world, but can also deliver bombs with deadly accuracy during non-visual bombing conditions.
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