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The '''F-16 Fighting Falcon''' is a multirole fighter aircraft. There are several versions serving in 24 air forces; with over 5,000 of the aircraft produced, the F-16 is one of the most successful modern fighters.  Even with the advent of more modern stealth aircraft (such as the [[F-22]] and the [[F-35]]), it is still in production as of 2023 for smaller foreign countries which cannot afford, and lack the need for, modern aircraft.

The '''F-16 Fighting Falcon''' is a multirole fighter aircraft. There are several versions serving in 24 air forces; with over 5,000 of the aircraft produced, the F-16 is one of the most successful modern fighters.  Even with the advent of more modern stealth aircraft (such as the [[F-22]] and the [[F-35]]), it is still in production as of 2023 for smaller foreign countries which cannot afford, and lack the need for, modern aircraft.

The F-16 remains a top-ranked fighter jet as of 2023, one of the finest in the world.<ref name"Rank">https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/best-fighter-jets-in-the-world/#:~:text=The%20reputation%20of%20the%20F,aircraft%2C%20even%20if%20it's%20older.</ref>  Only one jet fighter by [[Russia]], its Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, is considered superior.<ref name="Rank"/>  "Depending on the configuration, price varies from $12 to $35 million."<ref>https://aerocorner.com/aircraft/lockheed-martin-f16-fighting-falcon/</ref>

The F-16 remains a top-ranked fighter jet as of 2023, one of the finest in the world.<ref name="Rank">https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/best-fighter-jets-in-the-world/#:~:text=The%20reputation%20of%20the%20F,aircraft%2C%20even%20if%20it's%20older.</ref>  Only one jet fighter by [[Russia]], its Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, is considered superior.<ref name="Rank"/>  "Depending on the configuration, price varies from $12 to $35 million."<ref>https://aerocorner.com/aircraft/lockheed-martin-f16-fighting-falcon/</ref>

The Falcon has scored a number of times in combat, its most well-known mission being the [[Israeli]] bombing raid that destroyed the Iraqi [[nuclear power]] plant at Osirak in 1981.<ref>''Raid on the Sun'', by Rodger W. Clarke, 2004</ref> The aircraft is known for excellent [[dogfight]]ing maneuverability.

The Falcon has scored a number of times in combat, its most well-known mission being the [[Israeli]] bombing raid that destroyed the Iraqi [[nuclear power]] plant at Osirak in 1981.<ref>''Raid on the Sun'', by Rodger W. Clarke, 2004</ref> The aircraft is known for excellent [[dogfight]]ing maneuverability.