{"product_id":"cobi-f-16-am-fighting-falcon-fighter-set-5913","title":"COBI F-16 AM Fighting Falcon Fighter : Set #5913","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnrich your collection with the F-16 FIGHTING FALCON in Royal Norwegian Air Force colors - a combination of power and elegance in 1:48 scale!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the ranks of military, technology and modeling enthusiasts by building one of the most famous combat aircraft of the 20th and 21st centuries - the F-16 Fighting Falcon in a unique Royal Norwegian Air Force version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding this fighter model is a rewarding experience, and a lesson in history, technology and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features of the F-16 Fighting Falcon (Norwegian Air Force) set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct under the original Lockheed Martin license\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- This model is manufactured under the original license of the American manufacturer, guaranteeing a faithful reproduction,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, yet packed with substance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The model consists of 495 pieces, each carefully crafted to best capture the proportions, shape and distinctive features of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:48 Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- This realistic model, in the version used by the Royal Norwegian Air Force, retains the original proportions and distinctive details – from the streamlined fuselage to the avionics and weapons components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaponry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The model includes replicas of the original weapons. 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Building is enjoyable and intuitive - suitable for both young and adult block fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality prints instead of stickers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- All markings and paintings are applied using durable, high-quality prints - there are no stickers. This gives the model a very realistic look, and the details don't wear off over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun and decoration in one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Once assembled, the model becomes not only a great toy but also a unique decorative element. It will be an ideal decoration for any history and military enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own collection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Check out other vehicles from the ARMED FORCES series and create your own unique collection of historical models!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF-16 in the Royal Norwegian Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorway was one of the pioneers in the European F-16 procurement and co-production program. On July 21, 1975, together with Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark, it signed an agreement for the purchase of modern multi-role fighters. The choice fell on the American F-16 Fighting Falcon project, which revolutionized modern aviation with its maneuverability, modern avionics and relatively low operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver four decades of service!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorwegian F-16s stood out from other aircraft of this type with their light gray paint scheme, the Norwegian flag on the tail, and a unique numbering system linked to American numbers. Norway's short and snow-covered runways, often located in scattered locations, required their F-16s to be equipped with drag parachutes to cope with situations where regular wheel brakes could not be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over four decades of service, Norwegian F-16s participated in many key international operations under NATO auspices, including Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya and patrolling the airspace of the Baltic States as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 42 years of service, the last operational flight of the Norwegian F-16 took place on January 6, 2022. 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