-Pushed by the Secretary of Defense to create a common platform with the Air Force, the plan involved significant modifications, including a stronger fuselage, broader wings, and heavier landing gear.
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Vought Model 1600: The Navy’s Big F-16 Fighter ‘Flying on Aircraft Carrier’ Mistake Still Stings
Key Points and Summary - In the Navy’s 1970s hunt for a new fighter, Vought and General Dynamics proposed the Vought Model 1600—an F-16 adapted for aircraft carriers. -The idea was simple: marry the F ...
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