Hobby Master F-16C 86-0290 'BDU Splinter' 354W, Alaska '18 (1:72)

F-16C 86-0290 'BDU Splinter' 354W, Alaska '18 (1:72)

Includes:

- Extensively detailed diecast model

- Cockpit interior detail

- Optional undercarriage (up or down postions)

- Armaments

- Display stand 

- 1:72 Scale

History of the Aircraft:

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as the “Viper” and will remain in USAF service until 2025.

On December 22, 1939 the 18th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) was constituted and over the years had several designation changes. In 2005 the USAF began a re-alignment and now known as the 18th FS it would trade its F-16 Block 40s for the 80th FS’s Block 30s. With the trade the 18th FS would now become the 18th AGRS (Aggressor Squadron) “Blue Foxes” based at Eielson AFB, Alaska. F-16C 86-0290 was one of the aircraft chosen to wear the new BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) splinter green and tan colors.

General specifications F-16 Fighting Falcon

Primary Function – Multi-role fighter

Manufacturer – General Dynamics Corp. / Lockheed Martin Corp.

Initial Unit cost - F-16C/D, $20 million plus

First Deployed - January 1979 (F-16A)

Crew – 1 x F-16C / 1 or 2 x F-16D

Dimensions

Length - 49 ft, 5 in (14.8 m)

Height - 16 ft (4.8 m)

Wingspan - 32 ft, 8 in (9.8 m)

Performance

Power Plant - F-16C/D 1 x Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-200/220/229

or

1 x General Electric F110-GE-100/129

Thrust - F-16C/D / 27,000 lb (12,150 kg)

Speed - 1,500 mph (Mach 2 @ altitude)

Ceiling - Above 50,000 ft (15 km)

Maximum Takeoff Weight - 37,500 lb (16,875 kg)

Range - Greater than 2,425 mi (2,100 nm / 3,900 km)

Combat Radius F-16C 851.6 mi (1,370 km / 740 nm) w/ 2 x 2,000 lb bombs + 2 x AIM-9 + 1,040 U.S. gal external tanks 391.3 mi (630 km / 340 nm) w/ 4 x 2,000 lb bombs + 2 x AIM-9 + 340 U.S. gal external tanks 230.2 mi (370 km / 200 nm) + 2 hr. 10 min. patrol w/ 2 x AIM-7 + 2 x AIM-9 + 1,040 lb U.S. gal external tanks

Armament

1 x M-61A1 20mm multi-barrel cannon with 500 rounds

External stations can carry up to six air-to-air missiles Conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions Electronic countermeasure pods.

UK Delivery:

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