Tamiya 60315 - 1/32 F-16CJ Block 50 Fighting Falcon  [60315]

A New Flagship for Tamiya's Aircraft Model Series

Within the last three years our 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series has gained an increasing collection of contemporary armed forces aircraft models, like the F-4 Phantom II, F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle. Tamiya now proudly adds the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the distinguished lineup, providing our most detailed ever 1/32 scale aircraft model, and setting completely new standards in large-scale aircraft modeling.

Considered to be one of many globe's leading jet fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is currently employed by over 20 countries, and it has served in real combat since the 1980's. The F-16CJ Block 50 variant may be the newest F-16 becoming deployed to U.S. devices. Significant upgrades towards Block 50 included a far more effective turbo General Electrical motor, AGM-88 HARM (High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile) and focusing on system. The F-16CJ can be used for "Wild Weasel" SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions, such as searching away and destroying radar and missile internet sites.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon model keeps the ease of assembly showcased by all associated with the models within our 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series, and boasts the high level of information and precision for which Tamiya is well known around the world. This model has given our developers the chance to integrate numerous modeling tips and innovations that could not need been possible on an inferior 1/48 or 1/72 scale.

Here is the first ever 1/32 scale F-16 model to replicate the attribute big atmosphere intake duct, nicknamed "Big Mouth". The F110-GE-129 jet motor can be replicated in precise information, and that can slide into put on a hook and rail system exactly like the particular aircraft. The whole engine may also be exhibited beyond your aircraft using the included cart.

This model achieves a level of precision only feasible in such a large-scale work. The upper surfaces associated with wings are molded towards the main human body associated with plane in one single piece, creating a "Blended Body" which artfully depicts the F-16's gorgeous, streamlined type and proportions. The model features screw-mounted primary body and die-cast landing gears with actual rubber tires for additional durability.

This model utilizes the newly developed mini poly caps to ensure that missiles, ECM pod and outside fuel tanks are removable and interchangeable even after installation. In this way, modelers can enjoy depicting various weapon designs certain to different F-16 missions. Use of poly caps also enables trailing side flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical tail fin flaps to maneuver easily after construction.

Pitot tube and fixed dischargers are reproduced using steel components, and photo-etched parts are employed for seat buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate increasing the models realism and display value. This same painstaking attention to detail led us to include an ejector chair fitted with a moveable slip train, just like the real aircraft. Curved bubbletop canopy features selection of clear or smoked canopy, and that can be put together in the wild or shut position. 1 detail by detail pilot figure can also be included. Gun hatch and nose cone could be opened after set up to produce device gun and radar system correspondingly and steel fat is put into nose for accurate front-rear fat distribution. Featuring decals to create as much as 4 different versions, including tiger design utilized during "Tiger Meets" and markings for F-16s whom travelled SEAD missions over Iraq, the list of great features is actually endless. We guarantee that even the most fanatical aviation fan would be really happy.

Specs & Features

• A Block 50 model reproduction in plastic kind.
• The F110-GE-129 jet motor is replicated in exact detail! It slides into place on a hook and train system the same as the actual aircraft. The entire engine can also be exhibited outside of the aircraft on the included cart.
• The characteristics of this big atmosphere intake duct have been accurately reproduced.
• Removable & interchangeable missiles, ECM pod & external gas tanks despite installation! Letting you depict various weapon configurations particular to various F-16 missions.
• Movable trailing advantage flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and straight end fin flaps.
• Exquisitely reproduced cockpit including an ejector chair fitted with a moveable slide rail.
• Die cast landing gears.
• Rubber tires with practical tread design.
• Metal pitot pipe and fixed dischargers.
• Photo-etched chair buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate.
• Opt for the clear or smoked canopy and model it in open or closed position.
• Realistically step-by-step pilot figure.
• Opening weapon hatch and nose cone reveals the device weapon and radar system.
• Steel fat given to accurate front-rear fat circulation.
• Top-notch Cartograph decals.
• Store the finished model within the specially created packaging.
• Illustrated set up guide.