Falcon in air

Falcon in air

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon flies over the Gulf of America, Sept. 16, 2025. The 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16s test new hardware and software systems to modernize the F-16 fleet, including the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying testbed program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Stephens)
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  • Falcon in air

    Falcon in air

    A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon flies over the Gulf of America, Sept. 16, 2025. The 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16s test new hardware and software systems to modernize the F-16 fleet, including the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying testbed program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Stephens)
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Test aircraft showcase: Viper bites

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The 96th Test Wing F-16D Fighting Falcon belongs to the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.  The F-16s test new hardware and software systems to modernize the F-16 fleet, including the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying testbed program. Imagery by the 40th FLTS photographers.

Falcon in air
Falcon in air
Falcon in air
Falcon in air