{"product_id":"free-shipping-lockheed-f-16c-fighting-falcon-usaf-20th-fw-79th-fs-tigers-shaw-afb-sc-2023-hm-172-ha38066","title":"Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon \/ USAF 20th FW, 79th FS Tigers, Shaw AFB, SC, 2023 \/ HM 1:72  HA38066","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF 20th FW, 79th FS Tigers, no. 91-0379 Tiger Tiger 1, Shaw AFB, SC, 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72  HA38066\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 79th Fighter Squadron \"Tigers\", part of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, flies Fâ€‘16C\/D Block 50 Fighting Falcons in airâ€‘toâ€‘air, airâ€‘toâ€‘surface, and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) roles. Originally formed in February 1918, the squadron saw action in WWII, notably flying Pâ€‘38s and Pâ€‘51s in the European Theater. Reactivated at Shaw in January 1994, it transitioned to Fâ€‘16CJ\/D Block 50s with HARM targeting systems for SEAD missions. Since then, the Tigers have flown in Operations Northern\/Southern Watch, Desert Fox, Allied Force, and regularly train with NORAD and multi-gen exercises.\u003c\/span\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":49050625081499,"sku":"HA38066","price":195.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/73971.jpg?v=1791915730","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-lockheed-f-16c-fighting-falcon-usaf-20th-fw-79th-fs-tigers-shaw-afb-sc-2023-hm-172-ha38066","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}