F-16A Fighting Falcon - Valparaiso, FL - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The F-16 evolved from a 1972 USAF Lightweight Fighter (LWF) prototype program, which sought a small, lightweight, low cost, air superiority day fighter designed for high performance and ease of maintenance. The YF-16 was selected the winner, over the Northrop YF-17, after the LWF fly-off competition was completed. The basic YF-17 design was used as the basis for the US Navy F-18.

The F-16 achieved combat-ready status in October 1980. Many foreign nations, including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt and Israel, have purchased the F-16.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-16A Fighting Falcon Tail Number: (S/N): 80-0573 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): USAF Armament Museum inside / outside: inside Access restrictions: The plane is one of 25 located outside the USAF Armament Museum just off Eglin AFB. There is no fence around the museum so the outdoor planes are accessible every day. Other Information:: Not listed

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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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