F-16A/C
Scale: 1/48
Brand: ACADEMY
Item # 12259

Was kit #1688.

The F-16 is an American multirole jet fighter aircraft developed
by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin 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
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
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.

In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing
business to the Lockheed Corporation, which in turn became part
of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.

Fully engraved panel lines
Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear compartment
Optional parts to build A or C versions included
Includes under-wing weaponry