F16 Viper

The f 16 is often referred to as the viper a nickname especially popular with people involved with the f 16.

F16 viper. The viper integrates advanced capabilities as part of an upgrade package to better interoperate with fifth generation fighters including the f 35 and the f 22. The f 16c fighting falcon also nicknamed viper by its pilots is a supersonic single engine multi role combat aircraft developed by general dynamics for the united states air force usaf. On 17 january 2008 lockheed martin offered a customized version of the f 16 the f 16in super viper for the indian mmrca contract. Before fighting falcon was selected as official name pilots at hill afb the first f 16 base came up with a number of proposals including viper.

Designed as an air superiority day fighter it evolved into a successful all weather multirole aircraft. Lockheed martin has described the f 16in as the most advanced and capable f 16 ever. The teams f 16cm fighting falcon affectionately known as the viper is a single seat multi role fighter with the ability to switch between an air to ground and an air to air role at the touch of a button. The f 16s 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.