One of the key factors in a modern combat aircraft is versatility. A plane able to serve in a variety of roles can reduce the overall cost of operations by limiting the number of components needed for maintenance. If one type of plane can serve effectively in fighter, bomber or reconnaissance roles, that is one thing, but if it only requires the mounting of detachable pods or racks without changing the machine itself, you have a virtual one-plane air force. The nimble General Dynamics F-16 is just that machine. Winner of a light-weight fighter competition in 1975, the F-16 has become one of the most successful combat planes in history. It can carry more than thirty different types of offensive or defensive weapons and electronics pods in combinations weighing up to ten tons. It is permanently armed with a 20mm M61A rotary cannon located in the fuselage and usually carries a pair of AIM-9 sidewinder air-to-air missiles attached to its wingtips.
- 1/72nd scale
- Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details; Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear
- Cartograf premium quality decals included
- Various weapons included
- Paint and glue not included
