Why is the F-16 called a Viper?

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1. Why is the F-16 called a Viper?
2. What is the F-16 Fighting Falcon used for?
3. What is F-16 MLU?
4. How many F-16 versions are there?
5. Can F-16 carry nuclear weapons?
6. Can f22 carry nukes?
7. Who has the world's best fighter jet?
8. Can F 35 carry nukes?

Why is the F-16 called a Viper?

The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica which aired at the time the F-16 entered service.

What is the F-16 Fighting Falcon used for?

The F-16 originated in an order placed in 1972 for a lightweight cost-effective air-to-air fighter. Current models are also all-weather capable and effective for ground attack as well. The U.S. Air Force took first delivery in 1978.

What is F-16 MLU?

The General Dynamics F-16A MLU "Fighting Falcon" is a single-engine, single-seat Air Superiority Fighter. ... The updated F-16's, called F-16AMs or F-16A Block 15 MLUs, were also given compatibility with long-range radar guided missiles (AMRAAM). The project started in 1991 and was completed by 1997.

How many F-16 versions are there?

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon variants

F-16 Fighting Falcon
Primary users	United States Air Force 25 other users (see operators page)
Number built	4,500+
Variants	General Dynamics F-16 VISTA
Developed into	Vought Model 1600 General Dynamics F-16XL Mitsubishi F-2 Lockheed Martin F-21

Can F-16 carry nuclear weapons?

The F-16 has six underwing hardpoints and one under-fuselage hardpoint for the carriage of fuel tanks or weapons. A huge variety of weapons can be carried, including air-to-surface missiles, "smart" bombs, conventional iron bombs, and even tactical nuclear weapons.

Can f22 carry nukes?

The B61 has been deployed by a variety of U.S. military aircraft. ... As part of NATO Nuclear Weapons Sharing British, German and Italian Panavia Tornado aircraft can also carry B61s. The B61 can fit inside the F-22 Raptor's weapons bays and will also be carried by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.

Who has the world's best fighter jet?

1. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. United States Air Force introduced the newest fighter jet in 2015.

Can F 35 carry nukes?

The F-35A stealth fighter recently moved closer to being able to carry nuclear bombs and conduct nuclear strikes. The Air Force said this week that the fighter dropped mock nuclear bombs in recent testing, part of the nuclear certification process.