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| | Code: DM-50328 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50328
Lockheed F-16D Fighting 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! Designed by General Dynamics as a lightweight, daytime USAF air-combat fighter, the F-16 was first flown on January 20th, 1974. This single-engine, supersonic aircraft has, over the years, evolved into a multirole aircraft. It has a frameless bubble canopy-giving its pilot superior visibility-and it uses advanced aerodynamics. The F-16 was one of the first designs to use a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire system, which helps it pull 9-g maneuvers and achieve speeds of more than Mach 2. Called "Viper" by its pilots, the F-16 is considered one of the most successful aircraft designs of the Cold War, with 4,400+ aircraft built since 1976. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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.
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