Research on airframe structure, engine performance, weapon mounting capability of F-16

With the progress and development of science and technology, the types and application range of fighter jets have become more diversified, and many aircrafts have been developed to be suitable for specific purposes. However, the multi-mission carrying role of aircraft has been very few, which makes different aircraft have their unique advantages or disadvantages, rather than the elite in all aspects. Herein, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fighter jets, this paper mainly focuses on the F-16, which occupies the dominant position of the third-generation aircraft in the last century. In detail, the airframe structure, engine performance and weapon mounting capacity of F-16 have been deeply studied and compared with the contemporaneous aircrafts to show the superior performance of F-16. Overall, through this analysis of F-16, this study also aims to not only gain the better knowledge of this fighter jet, but also may provide some insights for the future development of fighters.