• 1/48 scale F-16D Block 30/40/50 USAF plastic model kit by Kinetic (Kit No. K48105)
• Part of the Kinetic GOLD Series, featuring completely redesigned F-16 tooling and finely engraved surface details
• Represents the famous General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin F-16D Fighting Falcon, a two-seat multirole fighter operated by the United States Air Force
• Includes options for building F-16D Block 30, Block 40 or Block 50 aircraft
• Features the distinctive tandem two-seat cockpit, bubble canopy, blended wing-body design and single-engine fighter configuration
• The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew in 1974 and became one of the most successful modern military fighter aircraft
• The F-16D is the two-seat counterpart of the single-seat F-16C
• Designed for air-to-air combat, precision ground attack, tactical strike missions and advanced fighter training
• Widely known by its popular nickname, Viper
• The Block 30/40/50 variants represent important stages in the development of the F-16's avionics, propulsion and combat capabilities
• Block 30 aircraft introduced improved performance and General Electric engine options
• Block 40, commonly associated with the Night Falcon programme, incorporated improvements for night and all-weather precision strike operations
• Block 50 aircraft introduced further improvements for advanced multirole missions, including suppression of enemy air defences
• These USAF variants use the General Electric F110 afterburning turbofan engine
• The F110 engine family provides approximately 29,000 pounds of maximum thrust, depending on variant
• Capable of reaching speeds of approximately Mach 2 at altitude under suitable operating conditions
• Features an advanced fly-by-wire flight control system for responsive handling and manoeuvrability
• Equipped with a distinctive side-mounted control stick and reclined ACES II ejection seats
• The tandem cockpit allows operation by a pilot and a second crew member, depending on mission requirements
• Equipped with radar and avionics systems supporting both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions
• Armed with an internal 20mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon
• Compatible with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles
• Capable of carrying a wide selection of precision-guided bombs, targeting pods and electronic warfare equipment
• The F-16D has served with USAF operational and training units around the world
• Represents an important chapter in modern American fighter aircraft development and NATO military aviation
• All-new Kinetic GOLD tooling offers improved accuracy and detail compared with the manufacturer's earlier F-16 kits
• Features fine recessed panel lines and surface rivet detailing
• Includes a detailed two-seat cockpit with instrument panels and side consoles
• Includes ACES II ejection seats and instrument decals
• Provides appropriate Head-Up Display (HUD) configurations for different F-16 blocks
• Features a positionable cockpit canopy, allowing open or closed display
• Includes a detailed radar assembly with an optional open radome display
• Features a complete engine intake assembly with the distinctive large-mouth intake associated with General Electric-powered F-16 variants
• Includes detailed nose and main landing gear bays
• Provides variant-specific landing gear components for the different block configurations
• Features positionable trailing-edge flaps, rudder and horizontal stabilisers
• Includes alternative wingtip missile launch rails
• Provides a comprehensive selection of external weapons, fuel tanks and mission equipment
• Weapons and equipment options include AIM-9M/X Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles
• Includes AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles for suppression of enemy air defences configurations
• Includes GBU-12, GBU-24 and GBU-31 precision-guided bombs
• Includes LANTIRN, Litening and Sniper targeting pod options
• Includes ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures equipment
• Includes external fuel tanks for extended-range configurations
• Weapons and external equipment allow modellers to create different historically researched USAF mission configurations
• Features Cartograf-printed waterslide decals designed by Fightertown Decals in cooperation with Bullseye Decals
• Includes three USAF aircraft marking options:
• F-16D Block 50 – 14th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, 2006
• F-16D Block 30 – 523rd Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, USA, 2004
• F-16D Block 40 – 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, 2006
• Offers excellent opportunities for recreating authentic USAF two-tone grey camouflage schemes
• Suitable for realistic panel line washes, subtle paint fading, exhaust staining and operational weathering
• The detailed cockpit and radar assembly provide excellent opportunities for careful painting and finishing
• The extensive weapons selection makes this kit particularly appealing to enthusiasts of modern military aircraft and USAF combat aviation
• Ideal for modern USAF airbase displays, NATO fighter collections and contemporary military aviation dioramas
• Excellent companion to F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-35A Lightning II models
• 1/48 scale provides an impressive display size for the F-16D's distinctive two-seat configuration
• Completed model dimensions are approximately 318mm long and 190mm wide, according to kit specifications
• Particularly appealing to collectors of USAF fighter aircraft, F-16 Viper variants, modern jet fighters and precision-strike aircraft
• A highly detailed addition to any collection of Kinetic GOLD Series aircraft models and 1/48 scale modern military jets
• Brand: Kinetic
• Kit Number: K48105
• Scale: 1/48
• Series: Kinetic GOLD
• Subject: F-16D Fighting Falcon
• Variants: Block 30 / Block 40 / Block 50
• Aircraft Type: Two-Seat Multirole Fighter
• Operator: United States Air Force (USAF)
• Engine: General Electric F110 Afterburning Turbofan
• Marking Options: 3 USAF Aircraft
• Decals: Cartograf-Printed Waterslide Decals
• Historical Period: Modern Military Aviation
• Country: United States
• Category: Modern Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
