Tamiya 1/32 F-16CJ (Block 50) Fighting Falcon

Highly regarded as one of the world's leading lightweight multi-purpose fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is capable of precision attack during air-to-air and air-to-surface combat. The success of the F-16 comes from its precision control, with aerodynamic body design combining with innovative electronic fly-by-wire technology for precision maneuvering at both low and high speeds, and low and high altitudes. Fitted with one single turbo jet engine, the F-16 has a top speed of over Mach 2. Currently used by more than 20 countries around the world, the F-16 has been deployed to actual conflict since the 1980's including seeing action in significant conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. 

Delivered to units from August 1991, the F-16 Block 50 is the newest F-16 currently being deployed to U.S. units. Major upgrades added to the Block 50 were a more powerful turbo engine, an improved radar and an improved countermeasure system. Fitted with a General Electric engine, the fuselage features the distinctive wide "Big Mouth" air duct that was first introduced on the Block 30. The Block 50 variant, the F-16CJ, comes equipped with AGM-88 HARM (High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile) and AN/ASQ-213 HARM Targeting System (HTS), and are used for SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions, which include searching out and destroying air-defense radar and missile sites. F-16CJ were delivered to units from May 1993, and were used during Operation Iraqi Freedom and patrol of the no-fly zone over Iraq following the Gulf War.

20 Reasons Why You Must Have Tamiya's 1/32 F-16! 

• Model represents the F-16CJ (Block 50) as used for USAF SEAD "Wild Weasel" missions.
• First ever 1/32 scale F-16 model replicating General Electric engine and "Big Mouth" duct.
• Tamiya's most detailed 1/32 scale jet fighter ever.
• General Electric F-110 jet engine replicated in precise detail.
• Engine slides into aircraft on a hook and rail system exactly like the actual aircraft.
• Engine can be displayed outside of aircraft using its very own cart.
• Moveable ejector seat placed on slide rail like actual aircraft.
• Curved bubbletop canopy can be assembled in the opened or closed position.
• Choice of two types of canopy, clear and smoked.
• 1 pilot figure for cockpit included.
• Pilot tube and static dischargers reproduced using metal parts.
• Die-cast landing gear for extra durability.
• Metal weight added to nose for accurate front-rear weight distribution.
• Includes actual rubber tyres.
• Photo-etched parts used for seat buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate for high-quality display.
• Nose cone can be opened and closed allowing display of accurately recreated radar.
• Trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical tail fin flaps can move after assembly thanks to poly caps.
• Missiles can be removed and replaced even after assembly.
• Gun hatch can be opened after assembly displaying machine gun.
• Packaging box has been specially designed allowing large scale model to be easily stored even after assembly.