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Published: 2019-06-09 02:58:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 24244; Favourites: 401; Downloads: 106
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Description First introduced in the 1970s as a lower cost, light weight alternative to the F-15 eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has become the fighter backbone of the US Air Force. Affectionately known as the "Viper" by its pilots, the F-16 has served with distinction in conflicts around the world most notable in the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The F-16 features fly-by-wire control as well as the ability to sustain 9Gs in maneuvers. The Wild Weasel mission arose during the Vietnam War to search out and destroy enemy defenses by intentionally drawing their fire thereby exposing their position. Performed first by the F-100F Super Sabre, several aircraft have one the job over the years including the F-105G Thunderchief and F-4G Phantom II. The mission has most recently been taken up by the F-16C. The Viper has proven adept at the role. Prints are available through my website: www.markkarvon.com.
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Comments: 11

CJManson [2020-10-18 09:08:31 +0000 UTC]

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MensjeDeZeemeermin [2019-06-13 05:17:36 +0000 UTC]

Devourer of F-35s in dogfights... A vivid and beautiful treatment of John Boyd's  fearsome legacy.

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HaraSurya In reply to MensjeDeZeemeermin [2019-09-28 07:18:17 +0000 UTC]

Not really. That was 5+ years ago with prototype-quality flight control on the F-35. These days the F-35 can out maneuver just about anything the USAF flies short of the F-22.

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HaraSurya [2019-06-10 01:50:33 +0000 UTC]

You've gotta be shitting me...

 

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kvacm [2019-06-09 17:30:01 +0000 UTC]

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SonicLover261 [2019-06-09 13:31:37 +0000 UTC]

"The other 98 pilots crashed while trying to get out..."

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Clu-art [2019-06-09 11:53:56 +0000 UTC]

great one Mark

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080Pater-Tenebrarum [2019-06-09 10:36:33 +0000 UTC]

I have heard that fighter pilots also enjoy the increased visibility provided by the F-16 cockpit.

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Fotoref [2019-06-09 08:45:07 +0000 UTC]

Very nice!

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davincipoppalag [2019-06-09 05:54:32 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous work

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Midway2009 [2019-06-09 05:01:48 +0000 UTC]

That's the job of the 'Wild Weasels'.

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