© Mark Waki

A General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon scores a morning gun victory over a enemy MiG-23 Flogger in a hypothetical engagement. Enlarged vertical tail surfaces, advanced cockpit displays, and improved radar distinguish the C model "Electric Jet" from the earlier A model.

Artist's Note: The caption reflects the 1986 time frame. The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a combat-proven aircraft having seen considerable action with the USAF in Operation Desert Storm.