Yes, the F-16's performance has suffered greatly as it's become more "multi-mission." Ironically, the philosophy for the F-15 was "not a pound for air to groun

Yes, the F-16's performance has suffered greatly as it's become more "multi-mission." Ironically, the philosophy for the F-15 was "not a pound for air to ground" yet both it and the F-14 (in its F-14D Bombcat config) turned out to be exceptional tactical bombers. The F-16 isn't bad, but because of the small wing has far less range than the Mudhen or the F-35.