“I am biased about the F-16”
Me too - was in the 388 TFW when it became the 1st combat ready F-16 Wing back in 1979.
Those were the days...
My husband served in the 388 TFW at Hill AFB 1979 to 1981 when he retired.
A couple of year back I happened to be in Antofagasta, Chile, where the Chilean Air Force stationed their newly acquired Squadron of F-16s (procured from the Dutch, I believe).
Their take off was often south over the city. More than once I had the pleasure to see these F-16 jet jockies take off, some going damn near straight up and another doing a roll, both in full AB. Impressive.