F-16 Vs F-22: Why The Faster Jet Isn't Always The Better One

The F-16 Falcon is an older fighter jet that many countries still use while the F-22 Raptor is its successor, with stealth ...
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Why the F-16’s Versatility Can Outmatch the F-22’s Speed

A radar cross-section of less than that of a bumblebee, approximately 0.0001 square meters, characterizes the stealth advantage of the F-22 Raptor, an achievement that is the result of a synergy of ...
The National Interest

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Is Old—but It’s Not Going Anywhere

In capable hands, an F-16 Fighting Falcon can take on fifth-generation stealth fighter jets like the F-35 Lightning II and even the F-22 Raptor. For decades, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has been the ...
Defense One

F-47 will have 70% better combat radius than F-22, Air Force says

The Air Force’s F-47 fighter jet will fly some 70 percent farther without refueling than today’s F-22s, allowing tankers to stay farther from the fray—a key advantage in a potential Pacific conflict.
CNN

Trump floats possible new F-55 warplane and F-22 upgrade

The United States is examining development of a twin-engined warplane to be known as the F-55, as well as an upgrade to its Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor called the F-22 Super, US President Donald Trump ...
The Aviationist

Stalwart Edwards F-16, Conformal Fuel Tank Demonstrator and Diverterless Supersonic Inlet Testbed, Retired from Service

The third F-16C ever built, 83-1120, flew from Edwards AFB to AMARG on May 7, 2025, ending an illustrious 41-year career. Joining its former Edwards F-16 force compatriots, 83-1118 and 83-1119, the ...