Lethal, agile, and one of the most successful fighter jets in America’s history, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is a fighter that other fighters look to be. With over 4,000 units produced and an entire catalog of groundbreaking technologies introduced into the field, the F-16 is one that has its fangs powerfully deep into the American fleet. Its capabilities make it even more fitting. Yet, the US Air Force continues to modify the aircraft to be even more capable — more indomitable. This is the tale of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a pure-blood American air-superiority fighter that executes missions seamlessly with its perfect balance of strengths and weaknesses.