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The F-16 Fighting Falcon, produced by the American company General Dynamics since the late '70s, is a real icon of military aviation history. It was originally developed, according to the needs of the United States Air Force need,  to provide a modern and effective single-seat air superiority day fighter. However, the project has progressively evolved and created an all-weather multirole aircraft able to have extraordinary operational flexibility. The F-16 is characterized by an original design easily recognizable by the frameless bubble canopy, which guarantees great visibility to the pilot. The F-16 adopted innovative solutions such as the side-mounted control stick, the "fly-by-wire" control system and modern avionics to enhance  flight and combat performances. Appreciated by the pilots for its great maneuverability and reliability, the “Fighting Falcon” is armed with a 20mm M61 Vulcan internal cannon. Thanks to its hard points and location, it can mount a huge range of offensive weapons, such as missiles and bombs. The F-16 has been adopted  by a lot of  air forces around the world and used, often with great effectiveness, in several operational theatres.