1/72 F-16CJ Block 50 Fighting Falcon (Hasegawa 1:72 Aircraft Series D18)

The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a tactical fighter developed from the F-16A PLUS.

Since the F-16 was first adopted by the US Air Force, it has been improved based on the Multi-Phase Improvement Program (MSIP).

The F-16C's radar fire control system has been upgraded from the APG-66 to the APG-68,
improving target search and identification capabilities.

In addition, the new AIM-120 (AMRAAM) missile has become capable of simultaneous attacks on multiple targets,
significantly improving air combat capabilities.

The engine bay has been improved so that it can be equipped with either the Pratt & Whitney F-100 or the General Electric F-110.

From an external perspective, the vertical tail root that houses the ECM equipment has been extended forward,
and a large bulge has been added, which is a major feature.

The Block 50/52, which began to be delivered in October 1991, is equipped with an improved performance engine (IPE: Improved Performance Engine) and has a higher maximum output, making it more maneuverable. The Block 50/52, which began to be delivered in May 1993, can be equipped with the AN/ASQ-213HTS (HARM Targeting System) pod for the HARM targeting system on the right side of the intake, making it possible to carry out Operation Wild Weasel, which involves detecting and attacking enemy air defense radars. Data:

Crew: 1

Width: 9.45m

Length: 14.52m (not including pitot tube)

Height: 5.09m

Engines: Block 50 (GE/F110-GE-129) x 1, Block 52 (GE/F110-PW-229) x 1

Maximum speed: Mach 2.1/12,200m

Armament: M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon x 1

First flight: July 19, 1984 (F-16C)