- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & Plastic parts
- Pilot figure
- Pad applied markings
- Stand included
- Measures 8.25” L x 5.25” Wingspan
- Display model, recommended for adult hobbyists and collectors.
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.
The 480th FS “Warhawks” was activated in 1957 as 480th FBS. From 1966 until 1971 the 480th F-4C Phantom IIs took part in the Vietnam War and were deactivated in 1971. In 1976 the “Warhawks” were reactivated as part of the 52nd TFW at Spangdahlem AB eventually becoming a “Wild Weasel” unit equipped with F-4Gs. In March 1987 the 480th began to receive the F-16C but deactivated in 1994 only to rise again in 2010 as a “Wild Weasel” squadron. In 2020 F-16C 96-0080 was painted with a “Have Glass V’ special coating to reduce the aircraft radar cross-section.
This Hobby Master replica is of F-16C Bureau No: 96-0080 from the 480th Fighter Squadron “Warhawks” based at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany 2020.
As with all Hobby Master models this F-16C features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), pilot figure, weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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Role:
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Multi-role fighter
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Manufacturer :
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General Dynamics Corp. / Lockheed Martin Corp
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Initial Unit cost :
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F-16C/D, $20 million plus
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First Deployed :
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January 1979
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(F-16A)Crew :
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1 x F-16C / 1 or 2 x F-16D
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Power Plant :
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F-16C/D
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1 x Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-200/220/229 or
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1 x General Electric F110-GE-100/129
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Thrust :
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F-16C/D / 27,000 lb (12,150 kg)
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Length:
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49 ft, 5 in (14.8 m)
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Wingspan
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32 ft 8 in (9.8 m)
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Height:
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16 ft (4.8 m)
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Speed:
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1,500 mph (Mach 2 @ altitude)
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Ceiling:
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Above 50,000 (15 km)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight:
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37,500 lb (16,875 kg)
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Range:
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Greater than 2,425 mi (2,100 nm / 3,900 km)
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Combat Radius:
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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
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391.3 mi (630 km / 340 nm) w/ 4 x 2,000 lb bombs + 2 x AIM-9 + 340 U.S. gal external tanks
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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
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Armament:
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1 x M-61A1 20mm multi-barrel cannon with 500 rounds
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1 x M-61A1 20mm multi-barrel cannon with 500 rounds
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External stations can carry up to six air-to-air missiles
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Conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions
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Electronic countermeasure pods.
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