Description

The F-16 is an American multirole jet fighter aircraftdeveloped for the United States Air Force. Designed as a lightweight fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. The F-16's versatility is a paramount reason it was a success on the export market, serving in 24 countries. The F-16 is the largest Western fighter program with over 4,000 aircraft built since production started in 1976. Though no longer produced for the US Air Force, it is still produced for export. The F-16 is a superb dogfighter with innovations including a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while under high g-forces, and a reclined seat to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot. It was also the first fighter aircraft to be deliberately built to sustain 9g turns. It is also one of the few jets with a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than one, giving the F-16 excellent acceleration. The F-16 is known to its pilots as the ‘Viper, after the Battlestar Galactica starfighter.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 3
Parts: 100+
- Painting and assembly required
- 6 sprues
- Molded in high-quality plastic
- One decal sheet
- Includes pilot figure
- Clear parts
- Fully engraved panel lines
- Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear compartment
- Optional parts to build A or C versions included
- Includes under-wing weaponry
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Flat Black
Flat Green
Yellow
Black
Flat Grey
Gloss White
Steel
Amber
Red
Blue
Gunmetal
Green
Silver
Orange
Aluminum
Gloss Coat
Flat Coat
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