The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered U.S. Air Force service in 1978 as a lightweight, multirole fighter, designed for both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground attack missions. It features advanced avionics, a frameless bubble canopy, and a fly-by-wire control system, providing high maneuverability and pilot visibility. The F-16 has been a mainstay of the USAF, participating in conflicts such as Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, and continues to serve alongside newer aircraft with ongoing upgrades in radar, weapons, and systems.