Lockheed F-16AM Block 15 “FA-73” Belgian Air Force HA3853 1:72

Hobby Master Die Cast model, Air Power series Lockheed F-16AM Block 15 “FA-73,” Belgian Air Force Item: HA3853 Scale: 1:72 True 1/72 scale. Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampered (pad applied). The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as the “Viper” and will remain in USAF service until 2025. Lockheed F-16 80-3564 was produced by SABCA in Belgium as c/n B-154 serial FA-73. It was delivered to the Belgian Air Force on February 10, 1984 and assigned to 10th Wing at Kleine Brogel AB. In 2006 Jordan signed a letter of intent to purchase 16 former Belgian F-16’s, 12 F- 16AM and 4 F-16BM. On November 27, 2008 FA-73 was transferred to the Royal Jordanian Air Force with serial 145 assigned to the RJAF 1st Squadron. On January 26, 2014 the engine malfunctioned and the aircraft crashed and the pilot ejected safely. General specifications F-16 Fighting Falcon Some F-16s received an MLU (Mid Life Upgrade) which comprised an improved cockpit and electronics. Any aircraft that received the MLU were designated F-16AM/BM Primary Function – Multi-role fighter Manufacturer – General Dynamics Corp. / Lockheed Martin Corp. Initial Unit cost - F-16C/D, $20 million plus First Deployed - January 1979 (F-16A) Crew – 1 x F-16C / 1 or 2 x F-16D