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The F-16 Fighting Falcon, officially the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, is a US-made single-engine supersonic multi-role fighter aircraft. It was developed in the 1970s in response to the need for a light fighter and first flew on February 2, 1974. Initially designed as a day fighter for air superiority, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole platform with subsequent improvements. The aircraft's high maneuverability, modern avionics and relatively low cost have led to its use