How Has The F-16 Evolved Since Its Introduction?

Hard to believe as it may seem, the General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (or as its crews prefer to affectionately call it, the “Viper”) is now 50 years old, with the golden anniversary of its unofficial (read: inadvertent) and official maiden flights having taken place this past January 20 and February 2 respectively.