When President Carter banned the export of top-end American fighters in 1977, it left a gap in the market. The F-16/79 was built to fill it.
Playlist - fighter aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.58; A Dutch Fighter Used by Poles Fighting for the French
Designed and built for the French by an obscure Dutch aircraft company, the F.K.58 ended up flying with a Free Polish Unit.
Miles M.20; The Aircraft Equivalent of the STEN Gun
The Miles M.20 was built of wood and had similar performance to the Spitfire and Hurricane, but had twice the range and ammunition.
Luftwaffe Lightning; The Focke Wulf Fw 187 Falke
The Focke Wulf 187 Falke (Falcon) was a single seat heavy fighter that on paper had a lot going for it but which lacked a role in the Luftwaffe’s doctrine.
