This is a 1/72 General-Dynamics (now Lockheed) F-16C Falcon Aircraft Kit.
The F-16C is the newest version of this outstanding single-seater fighter/
attack aircraft - the F-16D is the equivalent two-seater. The F-16's first
flight took place in 1974 and won the U.S. Air Force Lightweight Fighter
contest against the YF-17 as a low cost alternative to the F-15 Eagle. The
versions with upgraded performance and abilities are currently in service. The
F-16 has a single jet engine and comes in both single seat and tandem seat
versions. It was also among the first aircraft to feature full fly-by-wire
control.
FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale plastic kit for static display.
83 parts in lt grey and clear with recessed panel lines.
Cockpit detail: instrument panel with decal for instruments, 1 part
ejection seats, sidestick control, optional parts for two seater
cockpit.
Detailed wheel wells and landing gear.
Ordnance includes 4 bombs, 2 Sidewinder missiles and 2 drop tanks.
Optional wide-open and fully closed afterburner nozzles included.
MARKING
OPTIONS: Single decal sheet with markings for 4 aircraft:
1: F-16D, s/n AF85572, Code "SP", US Air Force.
2: F-16C, s/n AF84315, 50th TFW, 496th TFS, Hahn AFB, 1988.
3: F-16D, s/n J-208, 315th Sqdn, Royal Netherlands AF.
4: F-16C, s/n FA-96, 2nd Wing, 1st Sqdn, Flemish (Belgium) AF.
Airframe colors:
All: Gunship Grey/Dk Gull Grey camouflage with Lt Ghost Grey
undersides and DK Ghost Grey radome.
Detail Colors:
Flat Colors: Black, White, Light Grey, Olive Drab, Aluminum.
Gloss Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red, Chrome Silver.
INCLUDES: One 1/72 F-16C Falcon Aircraft
REQUIRES: Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Associated Accessories
SPECS: Scale: 1/72
Wingspan: 5-1/4" (13.5cm)
Fuselage Length: 8-1/4" (21cm)
san 7/12/00
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