Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA38083
Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
USAF 93rd FS Makos, #86-0334, Andravida AB, Greece, Exercise Iniochos 2025 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
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F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 93rd Fighter Squadron, part of the 482nd Fighter Wing, participated in Exercise Iniochos 2025 in Greece. Deploying from Homestead Air Reserve Base, the squadron trained alongside NATO and partner nations in complex air combat scenarios. Missions included air to air engagements, suppression of enemy air defenses, and precision strike operations in a high threat environment. The exercise emphasized interoperability, mission planning, and coordination with allied forces. The 93rd FS demonstrated the F-16's versatility and effectiveness while enhancing readiness for real world combat operations and strengthening international military cooperation.
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.
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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