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US Air Force F-16 vs. US Navy F/A-18: Which Fighter Jet Rules the Roost?
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.
Summary and Key Points: The F-16 Fighting Falcon is making headlines as Belgium, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands commit to sending dozens to Ukraine to aid in its defense against Russia. This ...
The Air Force passed on the YF-17 prototype, preferring the more agile F-16. But Navy planners liked it—ultimately transforming it into the venerable F/A-18. The upcoming F/A-XX contract award will ...
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