Buy F-16A ThunderbirdsF-16A Thunderbirds Product Description:
- Handcarved Mahogany Wood Model Airplane
- Handcrafted and Handpainted
- Comes with base stand ready to display
- Comes with base stand ready for display
Product Description
F-16A Thunderbirds Airplane Model. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, single-engined jet fighter aircraft manufactured by General Dynamics and later Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force (USAF). Though designed as a lightweight fighter, it has evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven its worth in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. The Falcon is the largest Western fighter program with over 4,000 aircraft built since its production in 1976. Though no longer produced for the Air Force, it is still being made for export. Its relatively low cost and high performance has made it popular in the United States and allied nations. USAF pilots gave the F-16 the unofficial nickname of "Viper" in homage to the fictional Battlestar Galactica starfighter. From the very beginning, the Falcon was intended to be a cost-effective workhorse that could perform various missions. Advanced aerospace science and proven reliable systems from other planes such as the F-15 and F-111 were integrated into the F-16. These simplified the aircraft and reduced its size, weight, purchase price and maintenance costs. Other innovations include a frameless, bubble canopy for better visibility, a side-mounted control stick to ease control while under high g-forces, and a reclined seat to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot. The F-16 has excellent acceleration, being one of the few jets with a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than one. It can also be armed with a wide variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, rockets or bombs. An all-weather capability allows it to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. Dimensions: 17.75"L x 18"W x 8"H
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By kevin seattle
I ordered this model from Amazon, and it said seller was Amazon LLC. The model was a beautiful F-16A in USAF Thunderbird colors, but I had to return it because it was shipped with a base that said "Boston-Portsmouth Airshow", unlike all the description photos that show a shield or Thunderbirds logo. I've never even been to Boston, so I don't want that base in my den. Anyway, UPS came and picked up the package. I want to order this model again, but am hesitant because I now have no idea what base will show up. I am going to upload a photo of the base that was delivered with this model. I still give this product 5 stars because it is a beautiful model, perfect paint.
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