TARIFF F-16A/C Falcon USAF (was kit #1688)
F-16A/C
1:48 Scale
The F-16 is an American multirole jet fighter aircraft
developed for the United States Air Force. Designed as a lightweight
fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. The F-16’s
versatility is a paramount reason it was a success on the export market,
serving 24 countries.
The F-16 is the largest Western fighter program with over 4,000 aircraft
built since production started in 1976. Though no longer produced for the
US Air Force, it is still produced for export.
The F-16 is a superb dogfighter with innovations including a frameless,
bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease
control while under high g-forces, and reclined seat to reduce the effect
of g-forces on the pilot. It was also the first fighter aircraft to be
deliberately built to sustain 9g turns. It is also one of the few jets with
a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than one, giving the F-16 excellent
acceleration.
The F-16 is known to its pilots as the “Viper”, after the Battlestar
Galactica starfighter.
- Fully engraved panel lines
- Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear compartment
- Optional parts to build A or C versions included
- Includes under-wing weaponry
