Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA38014
Lockheed F-16AM Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
PAF No.11 Sqn Arrows, #84705, PAF Base Sargodha, Pakistan, 2016 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-16AM Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
Pakistan's first order for F-16A/Bs consisted of 111 aircraft but because of Pakistan's growing nuclear capability the U.S. became very concerned and 28 aircraft were withheld and flown directly to AMARC when they were completed. These aircraft were offered for sale to other countries but there wasn't interest shown so they USN and USAF put them to work as aggressors. Pakistan wanted the aircraft or their money back. With Pakistan assisting in the war on terror Pakistan was able to get 18 aircraft. F-16A 84705 was assigned to 11 Squadron "Arrows".
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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