Media Gallery

The 2nd YF-16 prototype (#01568), seen with a load of 4 Sparrows, including 2 on the wingtips. Given the absence of a radar (the pointy nose was later enlarged to accomodate the radar), this configuration seems odd. [USAF photo]

Close up of the M61 gunport on a Norwegian F-16A. The copper color is copper-grease, applied to the gunport to protect it from the hot gasses during firing. Burns from the gasses are difficult to clean after a firing period. [F-16.net photo]

Artist impression of how the Iranian F-16s would have looked, if they would have been delivered. You can clearly see the shape of the early YF-16 design [GD impression]

Nice evening view of the first UAEAF F-16F block 60 fighter [ LMTAS photo]

Fueltank of USAF F-16C block 40 #88-0421 that crashed into F-16C block 40 #88-0516 at Al Udeid AB, Qatar on June 15th, 2003 sticking through an electrical generator. Both aircraft suffered severe damage and it was a miracle hat nobody was hurt, considering the fact that the...

The YF-16 (#01568) and F-16 No.1 (#75745), both with AIM-9E Sidewinders. Note the radar-less small nose of the YF on the left. [Photo by Tom Collins]

F-16C Block 40 #88413 (31st FW CO bird) cockpit detail: port panels. [USAF photo]

First Chilean F-16 during the roll-out ceremony at Lockheed-Martin on April 14th, 2005. [ LMTAS photo]

Front detail of the first UAEAF F-16F block 60 fighter [ LMTAS photo]