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Belgium AF - F-16 Fighting Falcon "Tiger meet 1998" no. 31 squadron
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2990379
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Aviation
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Belgium AF - F-16 Fighting Falcon "Tiger meet 1998" no. 31 squadron
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WTW-72-010-004
Year
2011
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België
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Reg. NA Release Date: 2011 Disc Date: NA Status: In Production Units: Unlimited Remarks: 31Sqn. Tiger Meet 1998. Window Code: W1 Box Code: NA The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force. Designed as a lightweight fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. The Falcon's versatility is a paramount reason it has proven a success on the export market, having been selected to serve in the air forces of 25 nations. The F-16 is the largest Western fighter program with over 4,400 aircraft built since production started in 1976. Though no longer being bought by the U.S. Air Force, advanced versions are still being built for export customers. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation, which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.