Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin) F-16C Fighting Falcon - USAF, “Thunderbirds”, 2010

1:72 Scale.  Length: 8.25".  Wingspan: 5.5"

The USAF Thunderbirds Aerobatic Team began flying the F-16 in 1983. Their main aircraft was the F-16A Block 15 and 2 training F-16B Block 15 until the end of 1991 when they transitioned to newer F-16C/D Block 32. These F-16s were manufactured in 1986 and 1987 and were some of the oldest operational F-16s in the USAF when they were retired in 2008. For the 2009 show season the Thunderbirds transitioned to 9 updated F-16C Block 52 and 3 F-16D Block 52.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine fighter aircraft built by General Dynamics, that later became Lockheed Martin. Originally designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multi-role aircraft that can perform various kinds of missions. First flown on January 20, 1974, the F-16 entered operational service with the USAF in January of 1979. It has an internal M61 Vulcan 20mm cannon and multiple locations for mounting missiles, bombs and other mission equipment. Although it is no longer being purchased by the USAF, improved versions of the F-16 are still being produced for export customers. Over 4,500 F-16s have been built for the U.S. Air Force and the air forces of twenty-five other nations. It is also used by the USAF "Thunderbirds" aerial demonstration team and as an adversary aircraft by the U.S. Navy.


Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of an F-16 Fighting Falcon features: