Lockheed F-16B "Top Gun" 04, Centennial of Naval Aviation, 2011 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 4.3 in.

Model History and Information: The United States Navy operated F-16A/B Fighting Falcons as adversary aircraft, most notably at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, home of the Navy Fighter Weapons School and the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center. These airframes, built to a Block 15 standard, flew in the dissimilar air-combat training role, presenting a realistic threat to Navy and Marine Corps aircrews. In 2011 the service marked the Centennial of Naval Aviation, and heritage and commemorative colour schemes were applied to aircraft across the fleet to celebrate one hundred years of naval flight. A two-seat F-16 carried such a finish. The specific airframe and unit details were not fully verified against primary sources, so this account reflects the type, its adversary role and the 2011 centennial occasion.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is fully licensed by Lockheed Martin Corporation.
• It is a true to scale model and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Openable canopy
• Weapons load included based on real plane reference
• Stand included for flying mode

Packaging: Full-color printed paper box with a flap over cover. The model is packed and secured by clear blisters for easy viewing with an insert card at the back.