The fearsome F-16 Fighting Falcon has evolved considerably throughout its half a century of service and continues to cut a distinctive figure. With its sleek design and single engine that generates ...

Two is one and one is none; This saying speaks volumes about the role of redundant systems within the military. In life-or-death situations such as combat, having a working backup could mean the ...

“What happens to a jet when it loses its engine? It becomes a rock.” The blunt aphorism recalled by retired U.S. Navy Naval Flight Officer Josh Bennet sums up one of the most decisive factors in a ...

The F-16’s Desert Storm exploits—minimal losses (losing only three to enemy fire), and billions in damage inflicted on Saddam Hussein’s regime—cemented its status as a warfighting icon. The roar of ...