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| Code: DM-50328 Quantity in Basket: none Status: In Stock Price: $30.99 | | | Dragon 1:72 Warbirds 50328 F-16D Falcon Diecast Model USAF 8th FW, 80th FS, Kunsan AFB, Korea, 2008| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
The F-16D Fighting Falcon is a lightweight, compact fighter that can also capably fulfill the air-to-surface role. Its ability has been clearly demonstrated time and time again in such conflicts as the Gulf War (1991), Yugoslavia (1999), Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2003). The subject of Dragon Warbirds newest stable mate is a twin-seat Block 30 F-16D, an aircraft that was first introduced into U.S. Air Force service in 1986. This scale aircraft depicts an American F-16D of the 80th Fighter Squadron, which is currently deployed at Kunsan Air Force in the Republic of Korea. This fighter of the “Headhunter” Squadron bears the tail code “WP”, and is part of the 8th Fighter Wing known as “Wolf Pack” based at Kunsan. This FW has 40 F-16 Fighting Falcons ready to defend South Korea and to take the fight north if necessary. This collectors’ item bears a striking three-color camouflage scheme that has been accurately painted, plus all the appropriate markings such as the wolf’s head on the tail of the original fighter. Full and accurate detail is exhibited by this fine model with a distinctive Korean flavor! The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature: - 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
[See more Dragon 1:72 Warbirds products]Designed by General Dynamics (prior to their acquisition by Lockheed) as a lightweight air-combat fighter, the F16 was first flown on January 20th, 1974 as the YF-16 protoype.[See more Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon products] | |
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