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F-16 Fighting Falcon

$18.95

By Kev Darling
Published in 2003 by Airlife Publishing, UK
Softcover, 96 Pages
Size - 24.5cm * 19cm

Commonly referred to as the 'Viper' by its aircrews, the F-16 has provided the US Air Force with its air defence capability for the last twenty-five years. The aircraft is a major export success and is in service with the air forces of Turkey, Israel, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea and Singapore. It has been steadily developed and improved and is available armed with a wide variety of combat systems for both air defence and ground attack missions.

Its single afterburning turbofan allows a healthy top speed of 1,320 mph (2,124 kph) and a combat radius of up to 923 miles (1,485 km). The aircraft is extremely agile with good all-round visibility from the generous bubble canopy. It has justifiably earned the reputation of being the world's favourite fighter.

The perfect introductions for the general reader, enthusiast and modeller alike wishing to find a succinct yet detailed introduction to the design and history of the aircraft that have made history. Why was the aircraft conceived? What was it like to fly in combat? Who were the people who designed it and who became famous for flying it? What were its virtues and vices? These questions are answered and a wealth of technical data, additional information and suggestions for further reading are provided.

* The planes that have made aviation history

* Superb specially commissioned artwork: colour profiles, detailed 3-views and 'real action' cover art.

* Full technical specifications; complete operational history and first-hand accounts of flying the aircraft.

* Fully Illustrated