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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, 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 '''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 ==

*[[USA]] (1,245), some later sold to other countries

*[[USA]] (1,245), some later sold to other countries

*[[Venezuela]] (24) (have the least advanced f-16s of all users)

*[[Venezuela]] (24) (have the least advanced f-16s of all users)

==References==

==References==

*[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]]