Witty Sky Guardians (Series 2) WTW72010-34
Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon Diecast Model
USAF 354th FW 18th AGRS Arctic Bandits, #86-0310 Red 10, Eielson AFB, AK | Limited Edition
600
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon | | 8.25" | | 5.25" |
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.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
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.
Witty's 1:72 scale F-16 is constructed of solid diecast metal. Very few plastic parts are used, yet the finer points—detailed landing gear, engine exhaust, cockpit interior and panel lines and rivet details—are reminiscent of those usually only found on plastic models. Even subtle details have been included, such as radar warning antenna "beer cans," static discharge wicks and angle of attack vanes. This model, available as either a single-seat C variant or a two-seat D variant, is highly configurable, with movable stabilators, positionable rudder, a hinged canopy with extending and retracting actuator and a variety of different weapons configurations.
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The Witty "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Witty have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box.
Witty "Wings" (Series 2) 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
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