NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is produced by Lockheed Martin. It is the most numerous fighter aircraft in the West with over 4,500 built to date.
In the air combat role, the F-16 has BVR, day/ night, and all weather capabilities. It can fly over 500 miles and back to deliver ordnance during air-to-surface missions.
USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991 during
Desert Storm. They flew more missions of all types than any other aircraft.
The aircraft is equipped with one of the most sophisticated radar systems
in the world, the APG-80. Pilots remark on the clutter free display,
long range (up to 50 miles), multiple targeting, ease of operation from
various cockpit inputs, high resolution and its multi functional operations.
Latest versions of the F-16 keep the pilot informed with a wide angle Head Up Display and infra red
imaging. The aircraft needs only the turning of two switches for engine start. It can be ready to take
off in less than sixty seconds from engine start.
For ECM (electronic countermeasures), the F-16 Fighting Falcon carries the
ALQ 131 pod. It can deal with multiple threats on numerous frequencies
with high intensity jamming technologies. On board analysis constantly
updates and matches the ECM response with the presented threats.
The pilot may just have the best view from the cockpit of any modern day
fighter pilot. The center of gravity of the aircraft is biased slightly
rearward for improved maneuverability, yet the aircraft is fully
controllable at all angles of attack and speeds. This is made possible
by a computerized fly-by-wire system.
Wing leading edge strakes of the F-16 Fighting Falcon permit high attack
angles without the consequences of boundary air layer separation
causing loss of lift. The ailerons can be lowered up to 20 degrees,
operating as flaperons to increase lift and control during take offs
and landings. Both leading and trailing edge flaps are computer controlled to increase maneuverability.
One would think that the air inlet location of the engine would suck in a
great deal of runway debris, yet this does not appear to be the case.
On Dec. 27, 1997 a F-16 downed an Iraqi Air Force MiG-23 in the no fly
zone, using missiles.
On Feb. 18, 1994, they attacked and downed a total of four sub-sonic Serbian Galeb trainer/light strike aircraft
over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Beginning on March 18, 2003, the aircraft participated in the American invasion of Iraq.
On June 7, 2006, they carried out two air strikes in which Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, the leader
of Al-Qaeda in Iraq was killed.
On July 12, 2006, Israeli F-16 aircraft
participated in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.
On Nov. 27, 2006, one F-16
on a ground support mission went down northwest of Baghdad. Militants
claimed that they downed the aircraft using 2 SA-7 missiles while it
was flying at very low altitude.
The Indian Air force is currently evaluating the F-16 along with other
fighters for an order totaling 126 new fighter aircraft.
Since 1978 the USAF has taken delivery of 2,231 F-16 Fighting Falcons. The
final aircraft produced was delivered to them on March 18, 2005. They do not plan to order any additional aircraft.
The first of eighteen F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft ordered by Pakistan were delivered in late 2009, with the balance of the order completed in 2010.
In the pictures immediately above and below is the Nitro Planes rc F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale in different color schemes. Wingspan is 21" with a 33" length. The all foam RTF is powered by a 64 mm EDF unit and includes radio, batteries, and chargers.
The next picture below is of the rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale from E-flite. It has a 28" wingspan and a 35 1/2" length. Included
is a 400 DF motor.
Jet Hanger International has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon kit for sale. It uses a 5" Turbax Fan System. Wingspan is 40" and length 55".
Skyartec has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale with a 64 mm EDF unit. It has a 26" wingspan and 35" length. Weight is about 18 oz. all up.
Skymaster Jet has two ARF rc F-16 Fighting Falcon airplanes for sale. The smaller has a 51" wingspan, a 73" length, with recommended engines producing 12 - 17 lbs. of thrust.
The larger rc F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale has a 65" wingspan, a 98" length. Its engines should produce a minimum of 23 lbs and maximum of 34 lbs thrust.
Don't want the expense of a jet turbine engine for your rc F-16 Fighting Falcon? You may want to look at the 49" wing span kit for sale from Combat Models. It can be flown as a slope soarer or with a .25 - .40 engine pusher prop.
If you like building from plans, Parkjets has three rc F-16 Fighting Falcon plans to choose from. There is a 20" wing span pusher prop, a 24" wing span EDF, and a 30" pusher prop . All are made from foam.
The next picture below is of the fantastic rc F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale from Yellow Aircraft. It has a wingspan of 44" with a length of 56" and weighs around 11 lbs. You will need a .82 or larger engine driving a 5.25" fan unit for power.
Flying Styro has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon RTF for sale. It is made from foam with a wingspan of 22 1/2" and a length of 29".
Hobby-Lobby has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale with a 28" wingspan and a 43 1/2" length. Included is a motor with a 80 mm EDF unit. Weight is just 2 1/4 lbs.
A larger Hobby-Lobby rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale has a 31" wingspan with a length of 48 1/2". Included is a motor with a 70 mm EDF unit and flight battery. Weight is about 36 oz.
Sapac has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 27 1/2" and length is 41". With the included 70 mm EDF unit and motor, it will weight about 27 oz. ready to fly.
In the last picture on this page is the Kyosho F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF. Wingspan is 23 1/2" and length is 30". It comes with a motor plus 55 mm fan unit and weighs about 1 lb.
Cermark has a large rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale that is powered by a .61 to .91 two stroke engine in the nose driving a propeller. It has a wingspan of 47 1/2" with a length of 65" and weighs around 9 lbs.
HET-RC has a rc F-16 Falcon for sale with a 25" wingspan. It is 39" long with a fiberglass fuselage and balsa over foam wings. You will need to provide a motor and 70 mm fan unit. Weight is about 38 oz.
Blitz RC Works has a rc ARF F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale with a 32 1/2" wingspan and 45 1/2" fuselage length. Included is a motor with a 70 mm EDF unit. The model features full thrust vectoring for additional maneuverability, and weighs about 2 lbs.
Alpha Models has a rc F-16 Fighting
Falcon ARF foamy for sale. It has a wingspan of 25" and a length of
34". A 64 mm EDF is included, but no motor.
RC.tomhe.net has free plans for the rc F-16 Fighting Falcon profile pusher prop model. It is built from Depron and has a 28" wingspan with a 47" length.
You will find giant scale rc F-16 Fighting Falcon plans for sale at iOffer.com. It builds to a 60 1/2" wingspan and 91" length with a weight of around 19 lbs. Power comes from a Jetcat P120 turbine engine.
Jingyer Industrial Co., Ltd., China makes a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon RTF for sale. It has a 26" wingspan and includes a 4200 kV motor.
GHD Crafts & Toys Factory, China makes a 40 1/2" wingspan rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF that is for sale.
Kokmax Industrial Ltd., Hong Kong has a RTF F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale. Included is a 4300 kV motor and EDF. No wingspan, length or fan size is provided on their site.
T & L Elec-Tech, Australia has a 35" wingspan F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale that is made in China.
Shenzhen Linpa Technology Ltd., China makes a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF with a 35" wingspan.
Sinye International Trading Co., China has a 41" wingspan F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF rc airplane for sale. It is a pusher prop design.
Shenzhen Model-Fans Electronic Co., Ltd., China has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 32" and it is 51" long. Included is a motor turning a 70 mm fan unit.
Shenzhen Dynam Industry & Trade, China has a ARF F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale with a 26" wingspan and 40" length. It includes a motor and 64 mm fan unit. Weight is about 23 oz.
Sky Team International Enterprise Ltd., Hong Kong has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 21" and its length is 33". Included is a 64 mm EDF, but no motor. Its weight is around 18 oz.
Lyonyang Iceage Aeromodelling Mfg., Ltd., China has a 41" wingspan rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale. Wingspan is 41", length is 42", and weight is about 3 1/2 lbs. It needs a speed 400 size motor and 11 x 8 pusher prop.
There is a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF made by the Dianzhe Industrial Co., Ltd., China. Its wingspan is 40 1/2" and it is 33" long with a weight of about 23 oz. Included is a motor and 70 mm ducted fan unit.
Chigift Electronics Co., Ltd. has a 40.5" wingspan F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale.
Hipromodel Co., Ltd., China makes a ARF F-16 Fighting Falcon scale model airplane with a 21" wingspan that is for sale.
Hipromodel Co., Ltd. has a larger, 31" wingspan F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale.
Foshan Jung Feng Model Shop, China has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale with a 27 1/2" wingspan that is 42" long. Included is a motor turning a 64 mm fan unit.
Zhongshan Guanli Model Factory, China has a ARF F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale with a wingspan of 35".
Huayu Hobby Ltd., China has a F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale. It has a 29 1/2" wingspan and 34" length. It comes with a motor turning a 70 mm fan and weighs about 19 oz.
There is a giant scale F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale from Huyayu Hobby. Its wingspan is 67" and it is 106" long. From 36 to 45 lb. thrust turbines are needed for power. Weight is about 44 lbs.
Pt Maroles Geniz, Indonesia, has a F-16 Fighting Falcon RTF for sale. It has a 22 1/2" wingspan, is 29" long, includes a motor and fan unit, and weighs about 17 oz.
Easysky Enterprise Ltd., Hong Kong, has a RTF F-16 Fighting Falcon with a 33" wingspan that is 41" long. Included is a brushless motor. Weight is about 23 oz.
CV Jimbares International, Singapore is selling a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF with a 22" wingspan.
Fly-Model Factory, China has a 41" wingspan rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale.
RC Model Fun Co., Ltd., China makes a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon foamy RTF. It has a wingspan of 26", a length of 34 1/2" and weight of about 17.5 oz. Included is a motor with 64 mm fan unit.
Hangzhou Speed Model Co., China has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF with retracts. Wingspan is 32" and length is 51". A brushless motor turns a 70 mm fan unit.
Shenzhen Famous Electronics Co., Ltd., China makes a 21" wingspan rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF. It is 33" long and weighs about 17 oz.
Starmax Technology Industry Ltd., China has a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon for sale. Its wingspan is 36" and it is 56 1/2" long. You will need a motor to turn its 90 mm ducted fan.
Well Prosperity, Ltd., Hong Kong has a ready to fly rc F-16 Fighting Falcon RTF for sale. It has a 35" wingspan and is 34" long. Included is a motor, 70 mm fan, flight battery, charger, radio, speed controller, and three servos. Weight is about 19 oz.
Aobi Toys Co., Ltd., China has a 27" wingspan F-16 Fighting Falcon scale model rc airplane for sale. It is 41" long and weighs about 30 oz. Included is a motor turning a 64 mm fan.
Jimbo Trading Co., Ltd., China has a RTF F-16 Fighting Falcon rc model for sale with a 35" wingspan.
Starwei Aero Model Mfg. Co., makes a balsawood and plywood 45" wingspan F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF. It is 35 1/2" long and weighs about 49 oz. It needs a .30 two stroke engine up front for power.
At You Tube kermit66 posted a video of a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon.
At tamiya-modelkits.com there is a page with a description of a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon RTF. There is no seller or manufacturer's name given
and it is not for sale at the site. Tamiya has no such product. It appears to be a made for Ad Sense posting in that their ads are all over the page.
Atindra of RC Groups had a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale.
Andrew Griffith of RC Universe wrote an article about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF.
AT RC Universe kihei asked about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon pusher prop.
At Watt Flyer babylon5 posted about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon kit.
Quentus of Watt Flyer posted questions about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon without landing gear.
At Watt Flyer mtuhoop24 asked about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Kevin Martin of RC Groups posted an article about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF.
RCLife62 of RC Groups mentions the rc F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Jon Barnes of RC Groups posted a review of a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF.
Tim Johnson of RC Groups started a thread about a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF foamy.
At Watt Flyer inmaestro had a rc F-16 Fighting Falcon ARF for sale.
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