Italeri 2683 - 1/48 F-16 D Fighting Falcon  [IT-2683S]

Period: from '90

Country: N.A.T.O.

Model Dim.: 31 cm

F-16D BATTLING FALCON

The F-16 is the most popular combat fighter aircraft in western atmosphere forces. After entering solution over three decades ago, this is certainly legitimate testimony to your quality of original concept. This has been supported by constant improvements during its operational solution. The F-16 was developed to meet USAF demands as well concerning offer allied nations a fighter to change the existing F-100s, F-5s, F-104s and Mirages in the late 70s. A revolutionary new aerodynamic profile provides F-16 exemplary traveling performance and great maneuverability. Together with all the solitary chair version, the double seat was developed to train pilots within brand new aircraft. Initially conceived to master the increasing capabilities of the latest electronic technologies, these training variations have been progressively converted to a real attack aircraft by the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. They are implemented next to the fewer and much more high priced F-15’s. The newest F-16 DG and DJ variations depend on the Block 50 cell. Thanks to their sophisticated evening eyesight systems with electronic gear that allows for the usage of laser and satellite directed ammunitions; this device has changed into a real multi-role aircraft. Both of these chair aircrafts are trusted by the US Air Force into the Iraq and Afghanistan promotions.