With its sleek delta wing and increased firepower, the F-16XL was a powerhouse that could have changed modern air combat. So why did the U.S. Air Force turn it down? From supersonic speed to unmatched ...
XL aimed to be. With a revolutionary cranked delta wing, greater fuel capacity, and the ability to supercruise, it was poised to become the ultimate multi-role fighter. Yet despite its superiority, ...