Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA38079
Lockheed F-16B Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
RNLAF, J-259, Leeuwardan AB, Netherlands | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-16B Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
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F-16B #78-0259, tail number J-259, was the first F-16 delivered to the Royal Netherlands Air Force in 1979. It arrived at Leeuwarden Air Base on June 7, flown by Major Sneek, who later became commander of the base as a Colonel. J-259 was a Block-1 F-16, initially equipped with a black radome, which was later replaced with the standard gray radome used on Block-5 production aircraft. This milestone marked the start of the Netherlands' F-16 fleet, providing advanced air defense and multirole capability for the RNLAF. On June 29, 1999, the final flight was made from Volkel Air Base to Woensdrecht Air Base to be used for technical training. The aircraft had accumulated over 2,500 flight hours.
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 2003-2026 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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