T60315 Tamiya Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Block 50 – Fighting Falcon

History

Highly regarded as one of the world’s leading lightweight multi-purpose fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is capable of precision attack during air-to-air and air-to-surface combat. The success of the F-16 comes from its precision control, with aerodynamic body design combining with innovative electronic fly-by-wire technology for precision maneuvering at both low and high speeds, and low and high altitudes. Fitted with one single turbo jet engine, the F- 16 has a top speed of over Mach 2. Currently used by more than 20 countries around the world, the F-16 has been deployed to actual conflict since the 1980’s including seeing action in significant conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.

The F-16CJ Block 50 variant is the newest F-16 currently being deployed to U.S. units. Major upgrades to the Block 50 included a more powerful turbo General Electric engine, AGM-88 HARM (High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile) and targeting system. The F-16CJ is used for "Wild Weasel" SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions, which include searching out and destroying radar and missile sites.

Details – F-16CJ Block 50

Delivered to units from August 1991, the F-16 Block 50 is the newest F-16 currently being deployed to U.S. units. Major upgrades added to the Block 50 were a more powerful turbo engine, an improved radar and an improved countermeasure system. Fitted with a General Electric engine, the fuselage features the distinctive wide “Big Mouth” air duct that was first introduced on the Block 30. The Block 50 variant, the F-16CJ, comes equipped with AGM-88 HARM (High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile) and AN/ASQ-213 HARM Targeting System (HTS), and are used for SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions, which include searching out and destroying air-defense radar and missile sites. F-16CJ were delivered to units from May 1993, and were used during Operation Iraqi Freedom and patrol of the no-fly zone over Iraq following the Gulf War.

The Model

This model features an Immaculately detailed jet engine that can be removed and loaded via a hook and rail system. Stores can be removed and replaced after assembly. Trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical tail fin flaps move after assembly Ejector seat slides up and down on a rail. Metal pitot tube and static dischargers Die-cast metal landing gear Photo-etched seatbelt buckles, radar antenna and flare dispensers 1 pilot figure Box designed to store model after assembly.

This is the first ever 1/32 scale F-16 model to replicate the characteristic large air intake duct, nicknamed "Big Mouth". The F110-GE-129 jet engine is also replicated in precise detail, and can slide into place on a hook and rail system exactly like the actual aircraft. The entire engine can also be displayed outside the aircraft using the included cart.

This model achieves a level of accuracy only possible in such a large-scale work. The upper surfaces of the wings are molded to the main body of the plane in one single piece, creating a "Blended Body" which artfully depicts the F-16's beautiful, streamlined form and proportions. The model features screw-mounted main body and die-cast landing gears with actual rubber tires for extra durability.

This model makes use of the newly developed mini poly caps to ensure that missiles, ECM pod and external fuel tanks are removable and interchangeable even after assembly. This way, modelers can enjoy depicting different weapon configurations specific to various F-16 missions. Use of poly caps also enables trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical tail fin flaps to move freely after assembly.

Pitot tube and static dischargers are reproduced using metal parts, and photo-etched parts are used for seat buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate adding to the models realism and display value. This same painstaking attention to detail led us to include an ejector seat fitted with a moveable slide rail, just like the actual aircraft. Curved bubbletop canopy features choice of clear or smoked canopy, and can be assembled in the open or closed position. 1 detailed pilot figure is also included. Gun hatch and nose cone can be opened after assembly to display machine gun and radar system respectively and metal weight has been added to nose for accurate front-rear weight distribution. Featuring decals to produce up to 4 different versions, including tiger design used during "Tiger Meets" and markings for F-16s who flew SEAD missions over Iraq, the list of fantastic features is truly endless. We guarantee that even the most fanatical aviation fan will be truly satisfied.

Product Features

Tamiya’s most detailed 1/32 scale Jet fighter ever
High Quality Plastic assembly model kit of the F-16CJ (Block 50) as used for USAF SEAD “Wild Weasle” Missions
First ever F-16 model replicating the General Electric Engine and “Big Mouth” Duct
General Electric F-110 Jet Engine replicated in precise detail
Engine Slides into aircraft on a hook and rail system exactly like the actual aircraft
Engine can be displayed outside the aircraft using its own cart
Moveable Ejector Seat placed on slide rail like actual aircraft
Curved bubble top canopy can be assembled in open or closed position
Choice of Clear or Smoke Canopies
Pitot Tube and static dischargers are reproduced using metal parts
Die-cast Landing gear and Synthetic Rubber tires
Metal weight added under nose for accurate front-rear weight distribution
Photo-etched parts for seat belt buckles, radar, antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name plate
Nose cone can be opened and closed allowing display of radar
Trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical tail fin flaps can move after assembly
Missles can be removed and replaced even after assembly
Gun hatch can be opened after assembly displaying machine gun
Box has been specially designed to allow storage of the completed model
Supplied with High quality Cartograph Decal sheets with 4 Sets of markings
1 Pilot figure included
Illustrated Assembly Guide
Age Suitability: 14+

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts which can present a choking hazard

Specs

Fuselage Length: 475mm
Wingspan: 298mm
Tires: Synthetic Rubber
Scale: 1/32

Contents

1 x Tamiya 1/32 McDonnell F-4EJ Phantom II – Japan ASDF Plastic Assembly Kit

Model: T60315
Shipping Weight: 2.5kgs
Manufactured by: Tamiya