Fourth-generation fighters were supposed to disappear. Instead, they still define Western air power in 2026.
The two fighters are tailored to the needs of their respective services; the F-16 is fast and lightweight, while the F/A-18 is better suited to carrier operations. The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting ...
As far back as 2019, Air Force weapons developers said the fighter had received massive structural upgrades to its upper wing ...