JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-F16-010
Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
USAF 115th FW WI ANG, #86-0243, Truax Field ANGB, WI, 70th Anniversary 2018 | Limited Edition
500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
The 115th Fighter Wing is a unit of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, which is stationed at Truax Field Air National Guard Base, Madison, Wisconsin. First activated in 1948, the wing celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2018. To mark the occasion, it selected F-16 #86-0243 to receive a commorative paint scheme. This striking scheme includes, among many other details, the profiles of the F-51 Mustang that the wing flew in 1948, the F-16 that it flies today, and the F-35 that it expects to transition to in 2023.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
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.
JC's 1:72 scale F-16 is constructed of solid diecast metal. Very few plastic parts are used, yet the finer points - detailed landing gear, engine exhaust, cockpit interior and panel lines and rivet details - are reminiscent of those usually only found on plastic models. Even subtle details have been included, such as radar warning antenna "beer cans," static discharge wicks and angle of attack vanes. This model, available as either a single-seat C variant or a two-seat D variant, is highly configurable, with movable stabilators, positionable rudder, a hinged canopy with extending and retracting actuator and a variety of different weapons configurations.
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The JC Wings "1:72 Military" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
JC Wings 1:72 Military 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
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