Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3831
Lockheed F-16A Netz Diecast Model
IDF/AF 140th Sqn, #124, Giora Epstein, Ramon AB, Israel, May 20th 1997 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-16A Netz | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
Colonel Giora Epstein is referred in Israel as "Ace of Aces" with a kill total of 17. Epstein was an active pilot from 1963 until May 27, 1997 when he took his final flight in an F/A-16A Netz (Hebrew for Hawk). On the side of the aircraft was his name in Hebrew surrounded by his 17 kill markings. Early in Epstein's career he traveled outside Israel and because of military policy he changed his name to Even (Hebrew for Stone) so he is also referred to Giora Even. It was claimed he could spot enemy aircraft as far away as 24 miles and earned the nickname "Hawkeye".
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.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-16 is constructed using an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which allows for the greatest possible detail. Among this model's most remarkable features are an articulating hinged opening canopy that closes with almost no visible gap and landing gear that has been constructed as subassemblies for easy configuration. It also includes a large number of pad-printed flight instruments and a rudder and engine intake that are accurately replicated in plastic. The models in this series cover early variants to the most advanced later variants featuring conformal fuel tanks as well as both single and two seat variants.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power 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.
- 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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