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| | Code: HE-553292 
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. | Herpa Wings 553292
Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
USAF 354th FW 18th AGRS Arctic Bandits, "Red 68", Eielson AFB, AK |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon | | 3" | | 1.75" |
F-16C #86-0268 is painted in the striking "Arctic Flanker" scheme, simulating that of present day Russian Su-27 Flanker aircraft, including Russian style "Bort" numbers (Red 68) on the sides of the engine intake, while retaining USAF Tailcodes and "Stars-and-Bars". The US Air Force 18th Pursuit Squadron was activated in February 1940, flying the P-36 Hawk out of Moffet Field, California. The unit relocated to Elmendorf Field, Alaska in February 1941 and was redesignated 18th Fighter Squadron in May 1942. The squadron transitioned through a variety of front-line fighters, including the P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre, F-102 Delta Dagger and F-4 Phantom II; stationed at a variety of bases in Alaska. They moved to Eielson AFB in January 1982, flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II, before upgrading to the F-16 Fighting Falcon in 1991. In August 2007, the unit was redesignated 18th Aggressor Squadron in recognition of its current role of simulating foreign air force flying and fighting styles in training missions for USAF pilots. 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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Herpa "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft. Herpa "Wings" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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