1/48 Italeri F-16 A Fighting Falcon 2786

• Type:Fighter aircrafts

• Period:Modern
• Country:United States
• SKILL:3
• Model Dim.:31.5 cm
• Box Dim.:345 x 242 x 60 mm

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The F-16 Fighting Falcon. produced by the American company General Dynamics since the late ’70s. is a real icon of military aviation history. It was originally developed. according to the needs of the United States Air Force need. to provide a modern and effective single-seat air superiority day fighter. However. the project has progressively evolved and created an all-weather multirole aircraft able to have extraordinary operational flexibility. The F-16 is characterized by an original design easily recognizable by the frameless bubble canopy. which guarantees great visibility to the pilot. The F-16 adopted innovative solutions such as the side-mounted control stick. the “fly-by-wire” control system and modern avionics to enhance flight and combat performances. Appreciated by the pilots for its great maneuverability and reliability. the “Fighting Falcon” is armed with a 20mm M61 Vulcan internal cannon. Thanks to its hard points and location. it can mount a huge range of offensive weapons. such as missiles and bombs. The F-16 has been adopted by a lot of air forces around the world and used. often with great effectiveness. in several operational theatres.