{"product_id":"free-shipping-lockheed-f-16c-fighting-falcon-usaf-185th-fw-ia-ang-sqn-50-years-1996-hm-172-ha38069","title":"Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon \/ USAF 185th FW IA ANG, Sqn 50 years, 1996 \/ HM 1:72  HA38069","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF 185th FW IA ANG, no. 85-1565 Golden Bat, Sioux City ANGB, IA, Sqn 50 years,1996\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72  HA38069\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1996, the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Fighter Wing at Sioux City celebrated its 50th anniversary with a distinctive \"Golden Bat\" F-16C Viper heritage scheme. The aircraft, painted in gloss black with striking gold trim and a bat insignia on the tail, honored the unit's World War II identity as the \"Batmen.\" At the time, the wing had recently transitioned from the A-7D Corsair II to the F-16C, marking a leap in capability with advanced avionics, radar, and supersonic performance. The Golden Bat jet quickly became a crowd favorite at airshows, symbolizing the 185th's proud history, modern combat readiness, and Iowa ANG heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F016\"\u003eLockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by General Dynamics as a lightweight, daytime USAF air-combat fighter, the F-16 was first flown on January 20th, 1974. This single-engine, supersonic aircraft has, over the years, evolved into a multirole aircraft. It has a frameless bubble canopy-giving its pilot superior visibility-and it uses advanced aerodynamics. The F-16 was one of the first designs to use a relaxed static stability\/fly-by-wire system, which helps it pull 9-g maneuvers and achieve speeds of more than Mach 2. Called \"Viper\" by its pilots, the F-16 is considered one of the most successful aircraft designs of the Cold War, with 4,400+ aircraft built since 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49051147075739,"sku":"HA38069","price":188.37,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/72308.jpg?v=1791916454","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-lockheed-f-16c-fighting-falcon-usaf-185th-fw-ia-ang-sqn-50-years-1996-hm-172-ha38069","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}