Tamiya 61098 - 1/48 F-16CJ Fighting Falcon  [61098]

In regards to the F-16CJ

The F-16 is among the globe's top lightweight multi-role fighter aircraft. Since very first implementation to U.S. Air Force (USAF) units within the belated 1970's, total manufacturing figures have actually surpassed 4,000, which makes it the second many highly produced jet fighter airplane following F-4 Phantom. The latest F-16 variant implemented to USAF units, the F-16C Block 50, is effective at precision evening and all-weather bombing, and features higher level electronic electronics for radar and cockpit displays. The small variation, the F-16CJ (Block 50), is fitted with DAMAGE Targeting System (HTS) and it is utilized specifically for SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) missions. The F-16CJ (Block 50) has flown SEAD missions over Iraq while monitoring the northern and southern no-fly areas and during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

in regards to the Model

• Model represents the F-16CJ (Block 50) as useful for USAF SEAD missions.
• Sleek fuselage including aerodynamic blended wing body design accurately reproduced.
• Accurately curved bubble top canopy may be put together in opened or closed place.
• Horizontal stabilizers are movable and flaperons can be modeled both in the up or down positions.
• A range of tools and accessories are included such as for example HARM, AMRAAM, and Sidewinder missiles (M & X variants), detachable external gas tanks, ECM pod, and HTS pod.
• One pilot figure included and can be depicted with either standard or JHMCS journey helmet.
• Detail by detail markings for 3 aircraft, like the fifth Air Force commander's aircraft stationed at