Clarification needed!

adsH

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mysterious said:
Now PAF F-16s are the "Falcons" right? Why has someone used "Viper" for them in the picture gallery? :help
I have heard Viper's used for F-16i israeli versions but not too sure now
 

Red aRRow

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Well this has been a source of puzzlement for me for a long time. Lets clear it out once and for all.

Why are some F-16s "Falcons" and some "Vipers"????????
 

tatra

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Verified Defense Pro
(Fighting) Falcon was the name given by either manufacturer Lockheed or client USAF, while nickname Viper was given by pilots.
 

adsH

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tatra said:
Falcon just wasn't cool enough ;)
lol now i know what kind of high flyers fly those jets the typical "i am better than the rest" apperently they have there own F-16 flyers club. symbolized by there arm patches on there uniform!!
 
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