{"product_id":"free-shipping-lockheed-f-16d-fighting-falcon-slovak-air-force-no-1101-slovakia-hm-172-ha38049","title":"Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon \/ Slovak Air Force, no. 1101, Slovakia \/ HM 1:72  HA38049","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSlovak Air Force, no. 1101, Slovakia, 2024\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72  HA38049\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlovakia has purchased 14 F-16 Block 70\/72 fighter jets from the U.S. to modernize its air force, replacing its aging MiG-29s. Signed in 2018, the deal equips Slovakia with one of the most advanced F-16 variants, featuring modern avionics, the AN\/APG-83 AESA radar, and enhanced weapons systems. These jets offer high performance and interoperability with NATO forces, aligning Slovakia's defense capabilities with NATO standards. Deliveries began in 2023 and are set to complete by 2024, significantly boosting Slovakia's air defense and strengthening regional security within the NATO alliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F016\"\u003eLockheed F-16D 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":49050566525083,"sku":"HA38049","price":192.58,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/68218.jpg?v=1791915639","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-lockheed-f-16d-fighting-falcon-slovak-air-force-no-1101-slovakia-hm-172-ha38049","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}