The F-16C "Fighting Falcon," also known as the "Viper," was one of America's most successful aircraft during World War 2. It saw extensive combat in all theaters in the war, being one of the most feared aircraft in the entirety of Europe. However, it proved especially effective against the nimble but slower Japanese aircraft in the Pacific Theater, and was capable of defeating virtually any opponent from putting down opposing bombers to eliminating attacking interceptors. It was also incredibly adaptable, with a versatile additional payload and even "customizable" guns, with the regular being six .50 caliber guns. This one, however, sports four .50-cals, exchanging two for Hispano 20mm cannons.

The powerhouse engine of the F-16C was also a game-changing factor, as it contained a massive 18-cylinder engine that was fitted with coaxial- also known as counter-rotating- six-bladed propellers, both of which allowed the F-16C to reach speeds high enough to contend with even jets. The Me-262 and Me-163 in particular often found themselves intercepted by F-16Cs, although the F-15 was favorable against the small and nimble Me-163, with the F-16C being a primary predator of 262s, as well as other Luftwaffe attackers.

Despite being a successful counter for bombers and attackers, though, the F-16C itself was quite the successful strike aircraft. It could be loaded with virtually any payload imaginable, and although it normally carried fuel tanks for long-range missions, usually for bomber escort in Germany or carrier launches in the Pacific, it could be armed with gunpods, rockets, bombs of all sizes (including incendiary weapons like napalm), and even torpedoes! Later versions would even go on to see the first air-to-air rockets and guided missiles.

Although most extensively used in the second World War, the Viper would live on long enough for a number of conflicts. It fought for the south during the Korean War, occasionally dueling in the skies alongside Sabres and Thunderjets, but it was most commonly used as escort for strikers like F3Ds or F2Hs. It of course also saw combat in Vietnam, but like the Korean War, it normally played the escort role rather than attack. It also proved to hold up fairly well against modern defenses like supersonic fighters and surface-to-air missiles, with the latest variants being equipped with countermeasures. However, despite its success in all of its wars, the F-16C would be retired in the year 1974, when an enhanced, jet-powered version of the F-16 would succeed the Falcon.

This specific Falcon would make its way into the hands of the British during World War II, but was returned to America shortly after the war. It served in Korea and was retired after the war, finally coming to rest in the Museum of Flying Artifacts.