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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 4000 of the aircraft produced, the F-16 is one of the most successful modern fighters. The Falcon has scored a number of times in combat, being active in [[Israeli]] bombing raids of Iraqi [[nuclear power]] plants in 1981.<ref>Raid on the Sun, by Rodger W. Clarke, 2004</ref> The aircraft is known for excellent [[dogfight]]ing maneuverability.
The '''F-16 Fighting Falcon''' is a multirole fighter aircraft. There are several versions serving in 24 air forces; with over 4000 of the aircraft produced, the F-16 is one of the most successful modern fighters. 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.
== F-16 Models ==
== F-16 Models ==
==References==
==References==
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==Links==
*[http://www.f-16.net F-16.net Extensive and up-to-date Fighting Falcon resource]
*[http://www.f-16.net F-16.net Extensive and up-to-date Fighting Falcon resource]
*[http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/f16/index.html F-16 page on LockheedMartin.com]
*[http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/f16/index.html F-16 page on LockheedMartin.com]
[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft]]