The Vought Model 1600’s maximum takeoff weight was around 31,231 lbs. Its single Pratt & Whitney F401 provided dry thrust of about 18,370 lbf. With afterburners enabled, thrust was 29,360 lbf.

Since entering service in 1979, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon has been battle-tested, engaging in more than 400,000 combat sorties, and has a combined 19 million flight hours.

This renewed interest highlights a variant that never was: the F-16 Vought Model 1600. -Designed during the Cold War as a carrier-capable version, the Model 1600 featured enhancements such as ...