While heavily overshadowed by Top Gun, which was released in theaters just a few months later, Iron Eagle has become something of a cult classic. Its aerial sequences, far-fetched ‘80s action movie plot, fantastic soundtrack, and the fact that it’s stuffed full of movie tropes from that decade have kept it alive in popular culture.
However, the movie also draws the ire of some for its portrayal of its starring F-16s having what appears to be a never-ending supply of weapons.
However, the movie also draws the ire of some for its portrayal of its starring F-16s having what appears to be a never-ending supply of weapons.
Iron Eagle: The Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16
It has become a cult classic but the 1980s air combat flick has gotten a bad rap for its portrayal of the F-16's capabilities. Is it really deserved?
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