*USAF F-16C 354th Wing 18th Aggressor Sqn Alaska 2017 HA3871 scale 1:72

USAF F-16C 354th Wing 18th Aggressor Sqn Alaska 2017 HA3871 scale 1:72 Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model Item#: HA3871 Scale: 1:72 Length: 8.25" Wingspan: 5.25" True 1/72 scale. Professionally painted Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Canopy can be displayed open or closed. Pilot figure included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. 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-16C 86-0295 c/n 5C-401 was delivered to the 35th TFW in 1988. In January 2008 the aircraft was transferred to the 18th Aggressor Squadron 354th Wing in Alaska. In early 2017 86-0295 underwent an inspection and overhaul at Hill AFB and was given a matte black paint scheme with yellow markings. This was the base coat for a new forest green splinter scheme the F-16 would receive when it reached Eielson AFB, Alaska in July but the new green scheme didn’t occur until late December into January 2018. General specifications F-16 Fighting Falcon 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