'' F-16A PLUS Fighting Falcon ''
The Air Force resisted at first, then capitulated, agreeing to have a fighter competition that resulted in a fly-off between the Northrop YF-17 and the General Dynamics YF-16 in 1974. The YF-16 won the competition, but the YF-17 became the basis for the Navy's McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. Four NATO countries (Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway) announced that the F-16 would also be their fighter of choice, leading to joint production efforts and a worldwide market.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon had many advanced features, including a blended wing and fuselage design, fly-by-wire (electronic) controls, absolutely splendid visibility, and superb maneuverability. First flown on January 20, 1974, by Phil Oestricher, the F-16 soon demonstrated amazing performance and began to receive additional orders from a previously reluctant USAF.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon has experienced some problems with its engine, not yet entirely solved, and there have been a number of losses of Falcons over the years. Despite this, the performance of the F-16 has gained it a reputation as the most important current fighter in the West.
Drie uitvoeringen mogelijk;
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50th TFW, HAHN AB, West Germany, "Gun Smoke 1983".
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8th TFW "WULF PACK", Kunsan AFB, Korea.
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Royal Netherlands Air Force (Klu), 311th Squadron, Volkel Air Force Base, Nederland.
Aantal onderdelen; 75.
Afmeting:
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Lengte 202 mm
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Spanwijdte 132 mm
Features:
- Cockpit includes instrument panel and pilot
- Detailed landing gear
- Waterslide decals
- Illustrated assembly guide.
