History of the AFFTC, Vol 1 F-16 Chapter - Pages 81-95
Abstract
The lightweight fighter (LWF) program maintained a particularly crowded schedule during this fiscal year. Specific highlights were the Department of the Air Force announcement of plans for LWF full scale development, with source selection and contract awards by January 1975; the consequent acceleration of the YF-17 test and evaluation schedule to meet Source Selection Board deadlines; the growing concentration of interest in the prototype competition both on national and international levels; the January 1975 selection of the F-16 as air combat fighter (ACF), and concomitant full scale development orders; preparation for and participation of the YF-16 in the 1975 Paris International Aviation and Space Salon, and subsequent demonstration in NATO countries; and, finally, the announcement in June by a four country European consortium of the selection of the F-16 as their air combat fighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1231022
Entities
People
- Joseph H. Stodder
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center