Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon – 301 Squadron "Jaguares", Portuguese Air Force, "NATO Tiger Meet 2011"

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


Limited production of approximately 500 models worldwide

In 1978 the Portuguese Air Force 301 Squadron “Jaguares” equipped with the G-91R Gina took part in their first NATO Tiger Meet held in Belgium. In 1979 the 301st gained full membership in the NATO Tiger Meet Association. In 1987, 1996 and 2002 the 301st hosted the NTM at Montijo AB. In 1993 the squadron re-equipped with the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A which they flew until 2005. In November 2005 the 301st received the F-16 Fighting Falcon AM/BM. In 2011 the Portuguese 301st won the Silver Tiger Trophy and the Best Flying Unit Award.

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.


Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-assembled, die-cast display models. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.

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