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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

How to spot it

Frameless bubble canopy, a single fin and a big intake slung under the fuselage of a single-engine fighter.

Often confused with

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle

The T-50 has two side intakes; the F-16 has one big intake under its chin.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon vs KAI T-50 Golden Eagle: side by side

Details

MakerGeneral Dynamics
TypeMilitary aircraft
ICAO codeF16
First flight1974

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