The F-16 Fighting Falcon's actuator nozzle produces a unique squeaking sound as it adjusts for thrust vectoring and engine performance. This distinctive noise, caused by the movement of the nozzle's ...

Flight simulator graphics have become increasingly sophisticated since the games first started cropping up in the 1980s—but the audio is still catching up. That’s where the F-16’s ‘voice’ comes in.

In a nutshell: Spatial audio has gained popularity lately, with companies like Apple and Sony bringing it to consumer headphones. However, the military is also interested in the technology. The US Air ...