Only two F-16XLs were ever made. They entered the Air Force’s Enhanced Tactical Fighter competition to select a replacement ...

The F-16XL, an enhanced variant, was designed to achieve supercruise capabilities, carry double the payload, and offer extended range, but was ultimately passed over for the F-15E Strike Eagle.

Summary and Key Points: The F-16XL was an advanced variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, designed with a delta wing and increased payload capacity, earning it the nickname "beast mode." ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The F-16XL was pitched as faster, lighter, and able to carry more, but it largely failed due to an even more sophisticated F-15E. In 1977,... Here’s What You ...