Hasegawa 1/72 F-16N Fighting Falcon (U.S. Navy Adversary Aircraft) Kit 00342

Back in the early 1980's, the US Navy was looking for anaircraft that was a bit more modern than the A-4s and F-5s that it was using asan adversary (Navy's term for aggressor) aircraft. It was decided that the F-16would be a perfect airplane to fill that role. However, the Navy didn't need allthat useless USAF stuff cluttering up their aircraft so had the plane builtwithout the USAF radar, and without the gun (which wasn't needed). Theseaircraft were designated F-16N.

The F-16N was purchased in 1985 soley for use as aggressors in DACT(dissimilar air combat training).  They have no combat capabilities and assuch were probably the most maneuverable F-16s produced.  Basically block30 small mouth F-16Cs, the F-16N and two seat TF-16N were a pleasure to fly. TheNaval F-16s were flown by four units;  FWS (fighter weapons school or TopGun), VF-43, VF-45, and VF-126.

Length: 202mm

Wing Span: 132mm

Pieces: 53

Additional items are required to complete kit as illustrated