Introduction: This is a deeply modified F-16 fighter jet with enhanced stealth capabilities. Designed as a single-seat aircraft featuring a relaxed stability layout, it exhibits exceptional maneuverability at low speeds and serves as an outstanding weapons platform.
Background (Alternative History): In 1980, amid warming Sino-US relations, the United States provided China with F-16 prototype technology to counter Soviet Su-15 "Flagon-A" and MiG-21 "Fishbed" fighters. After five years of analysis, study, reverse-engineering, and improvements by China, the ultimate variant—the F-16-KE—was born. This model features deeply optimized armament configurations, agility, and simplified structure, alongside cost-efficient maintenance and production. It has since become a gold standard in China’s fighter aircraft history.