Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA38069
Lockheed F-16A Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
USAF 185th FW IA ANG, #85-1565 Golden Bat, Sioux City ANGB, IA, Squadron 50th Anniversary 1996 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-16A Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
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In 1996, the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Fighter Wing at Sioux City celebrated its 50th anniversary with a distinctive "Golden Bat" F-16C Viper heritage scheme. The aircraft, painted in gloss black with striking gold trim and a bat insignia on the tail, honored the unit's World War II identity as the "Batmen." At the time, the wing had recently transitioned from the A-7D Corsair II to the F-16C, marking a leap in capability with advanced avionics, radar, and supersonic performance. The Golden Bat jet quickly became a crowd favorite at airshows, symbolizing the 185th's proud history, modern combat readiness, and Iowa ANG heritage.
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 2003-2025 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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