How a broken part in a jet engine’s ‘blind spot’ brought down an Air Force F-16
An investigation found that the part behind an F-16C crash was in a "blind spot" that Air Force mechanics can't see during ...
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Failure In F-16 Engine ‘Blind Spot’ Caused Crash, Report Says
Fan blade failure in a known “blind spot” of F-16 engine maintenance caused a Fighting Falcon to crash in New Mexico in 2024, a U.S. Air Force report says, prompting new questions on if inspection ...
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The F-16 Fighting Falcon Now Has a “Viper Shield”
The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever ...
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Most Advanced F-16 Version in Existence Flies with New EW Shield for the First Time
Defense contractor L3Harris announced the first test flight of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system designed for the ...
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Ukraine bolsters air defense with Mirage and F-16 jets arrival
Remarkably, news of extra F-16 transfers surfaced mere hours after French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the ...
Ukraine receives F-16 jets from Netherlands, defence minister says
Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said on Thursday the Netherlands had delivered U.S.-made F-16 fighters to Ukraine.
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Lockheed delivers first F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria
Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of the first F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria. Bulgaria has ordered 16 F-16 ...