The Air Force thus chose the F-15E and the F-16XL goes down as a fighter that had so much potential that it was a shame it lost out. The design gave it more than capable performance and all the ...

With its sleek delta wing and increased firepower, the F-16XL was a powerhouse that could have changed modern air combat. So why did the U.S. Air Force turn it down? From supersonic speed to unmatched ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever produced. Only two F-16XLs were ever made. They entered the ...