Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3801
Lockheed F-16A Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
ROCAF 401st TFW, 26th TFS, #6677, Hualien AB, Taiwan, 1999 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-16A Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
In 1992 the RoCAF received approval to purchase 120 F-16A and 30 F-16B aircraft that were built approximately to MLU (Mid-Life Update) specifications. The 401st TFW moved to Hualien Air Base in July 1998 and eventually was comprised of the 17th, 26th and 27th TFSs. On July 14, 1998 the 401st received its first F-16. The second squadron to receive the new F-16s was the 26th TFS. The 26th TFS was commissioned on December 16, 1999 and received F-16 93-0778 tail number 6677 that same month.
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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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