1/72 KF-16C FIGHTING FALCON 93-100, 20TH FIGHTER WING, ROKAF, APRIL 2020

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.

In 1994 with restructuring the 22nd FS (Stingers) moved from Bitburg AB, Germany to Spangdahlem AB to replace the 480th FS. The 22nd FS acquired the 480th FS F-16 Fighting Falcon and 90-0829 was one of these aircraft that at one point became the squadron flagship. In 1998 the 22nd FS primary role changed from general-purpose air interdiction to that of "Wild Weasel" suppressing enemy air defenses (SEAD). The Stingers remained in this role until 2010 when restructuring de-activated them and re-activated the 480th FS.

Features

-True 1/72 scale.

- Professionally painted.

- Great attention to detail.

- All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

- Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.

- Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.

- Canopy can be displayed open or closed.

- Pilot figure included.

- Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

- Highly collectible.

- Format approx W 13.8 x L 20.9 x H 6.8 cm

- Version: 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., with stand, with antenna, with landing gear