The F-16CG is a single-seat, multi-mission fighter with the ability to switch from an air-to-ground to air-to-air role at the touch of a button. With its lightweight airframe and powerful General Electric engine generating 28,000 pounds of thrust, the one engine produces more horsepower than the entire starting lineup of the Indianapolis 500. The aircraft's top speed exceeds twice the speed of sound. In addition to its power, the F-16 can fly distances as far as 2,000 miles without refueling. With in-flight refueling the F-16 flew non-stop for 17 hours to the Middle East prior to the start of the Gulf War. Read the F-16's full fact sheet.
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388th FW Leadership 
The history of the 388h Fighter Wing traces itself back to World War II and authorization of the 388th Bombardment Group (Heavy), (BG) (H). After World War II the 388th Bombardment Group was inactivated and in November 1953, the 388th Fighter-Bomber Wing was activated. In May 1962 the wing as redesignated as the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing until October 1991 when it assumed its present designation of 388th Fighter Wing.
