This F-16 was one of the first F-16s the Thunderbirds
received by in 1982, when they transitioned from T-38s to
F-16s. The Thunderbirds
continued to fly this aircraft until 1992 when they converted to
F-16Cs.
General Dynamics
F-16A Fighting Falcon
The F-16 evolved from a 1972 USAF Lightweight Fighter (LWF) prototype program, which sought a small, lightweight, low cost, air superiority day fighter designed for high performance and ease of maintenance.