Tamiya 89799 - F-16C Thunderbirds 2009 Block 32/52 Far East Tour  [89799]

2009 China Tour Specs

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are among the world's many elite aerobatic demonstration teams. Created in 1953, they have astonished audiences throughout the U.S. plus in over 60 countries all over the world, promoting the U.S. Air Force as well as serving as goodwill ambassadors. The team made the switch to the F-16A in 1983, shifting for their present F-16C Block 32 in 1992, and therefore are slated to upgrade towards F-16C Block 52 in '09. Featuring the U.S. nationwide colors of red, white, and blue, the aircraft additionally features a striking image of thunderbird from Native American legend on underside.In October 2009, the Thunderbirds team stumbled on Japan and held atmosphere shows at Chitose, Hamamatsu, and Misawa atmosphere bases before 410,000 people. The Thunderbirds and their six F-16C aircraft wowed the spectators making use of their held breath using performance.

Underside
Large decals sharply recreate the distinctive Thunderbird marking underneath the aircraft.

Main Landing Gear
Features of the Block 52 aircraft such as the reinforced primary landing gear strut and bulged shaped gear covers are accurately reproduced.

Decals
A decal sheet of names of this pilots and crewmen to depict aircraft No.1-No.6 and reserve aircraft that participated in the 2009 Far East Tour is roofed.

Specs & Features

• This really is a 1/48 scale plastic assembly model kit of the F-16C from U.S. Air force's many elite aerobatic demonstration team which found Japan in October 2009.
• Length: 316mm,
• Width: 197mm.
• The superb aero dynamical type of the F-16C was faithfully reproduced.
• The model depicts the Block 52 aircraft which includes been utilized by the Thunderbirds since 2009.
• A decal sheet to depict the pilot and crewmen names, helmet markings, and other markings seen regarding main wing top area is roofed. Elect to assemble one of the six aircraft used on the Far East Tour or the reserve aircraft.