How a broken part in a jet engine’s ‘blind spot’ brought down an Air Force F-16
An investigation found that the part behind an F-16C crash was in a "blind spot" that Air Force mechanics can't see during ...
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The F-16 Fighting Falcon Now Has a “Viper Shield”
The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever ...
F-35 test pilot shares what it's like to jump from flying an old F-16 to Lockheed Martin's newest 5th-gen stealth fighter
Monessa Balzhiser, whose call sign is "Siren," explained to Business Insider the surprises of moving from one aircraft to the ...
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Failure In F-16 Engine ‘Blind Spot’ Caused Crash, Report Says
Fan blade failure in a known “blind spot” of F-16 engine maintenance caused a Fighting Falcon to crash in New Mexico in 2024, a U.S. Air Force report says, prompting new questions on if inspection ...
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Most Advanced F-16 Version in Existence Flies with New EW Shield for the First Time
Defense contractor L3Harris announced the first test flight of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system designed for the ...
Air Force Officer Sucked Into Fighter Jet Engine in Fatal Accident: Taiwan
According to the Taiwanese air force, the accident occurred in a hangar at Ching Chuan Kang air base, which is shared with Taichung International Airport, on Tuesday morning local time. Taichung is ...
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USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield
L3Harris has announced the successful first flight of its Viper Shield in a F-16 Block 70, flown at the US Air Force’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The flight reportedly ...