Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3851
Lockheed F-16AM Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
Norwegian Air Force, #298, Norway |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-16AM Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
Lockheed F-16 80-3678 was manufactured in 1984 by Fokker as c/n L-158 and given serial 678. Norway began to receive the F-16 in 1982 and 678 was assigned to the RNoAF 331 Lion skv (squadron) in June 1984. In June 2002 678 was re-assigned to the 334 skv that had been the second squadron to be equipped with the new aircraft. This assignment was short lived as 334 skv was disbanded August 1, 2002. Norwegian F-16s belong to a pool known as Forsvarets Logistikk Organisasjon (FLO).
Designed by General Dynamics as a lightweight, daytime USAF air-combat fighter, the F-16 was first flown on January 20th, 1974. This single-engine, supersonic aircraft has, over the years, evolved into a multirole aircraft. It has a frameless bubble canopy-giving its pilot superior visibility-and it uses advanced aerodynamics. The F-16 was one of the first designs to use a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire system, which helps it pull 9-g maneuvers and achieve speeds of more than Mach 2. Called "Viper" by its pilots, the F-16 is considered one of the most successful aircraft designs of the Cold War, with 4,400+ aircraft built since 1976. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-16 is constructed using an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which allows for the greatest possible detail. Among this model's most remarkable features are an articulating hinged opening canopy that closes with almost no visible gap and landing gear that has been constructed as subassemblies for easy configuration. It also includes a large number of pad-printed flight instruments and a rudder and engine intake that are accurately replicated in plastic. The models in this series cover early variants to the most advanced later variants featuring conformal fuel tanks as well as both single and two seat variants.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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