The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF).
Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multi-role aircraft.
The F-16I is a two-seat variant of the Block 52, which was developed for the Israeli Air Force.
Following an Israeli tender in 1997, the first aircraft entered service in 2004.
Around 50% of the avionics were replaced by avionics developed in Israel.
The F-16I can use the Rafael Python 5 infrared-guided air-to-air missile and often uses the removable fuel tanks (from Israel Aerospace Industries) attached to the rear of the fuselage to increase its range.
The most important American-made systems include the F100-PW-229 turbojet engine.
The F-16 is known to its pilots as the "Viper", in reference to the Battlestar Galactica starfighter.
Plastic model kit
- Fully engraved panel lines
- Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear bay
- Includes underwing armament
1:32 scale
Unbuilt / unpainted
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