A U.S. Air Force F-16C was struck by an out-of-control MJ-1 jammer, causing a fuel leak. Sparks emitted from the jammer ignited a fire that engulfed both the jammer and the right side of the F-16C.

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 ...

Because of both its low upfront and ongoing costs, the F-16 has proven massively popular on the export market. The most widely produced fighter currently in use with the U.S. military is the F-16 ...