AT A GLANCE
MODEL F-16
Falcon 64 mm
MANUFACTURER
E-flite (e-fliterc.com)
DISTRIBUTOR
Horizon Hobby (horizonhobby. com)
TYPE
Sport-scale electric ducted fan jet
WINGSPAN
28.7 in.
PILOT SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
ASSEMBLY TIME
45 min.
RADIO REQ’D
5-channel DSMX/DSM2 compatible
POWER REQ’D
3 or 4S 2200mAh LiPo
PRICE
$179.99 (BNF Basic); $159.99 (PNP)
Whether you call it Fighting Falcon, Viper, or “the Electric Jet” (as it was originally known), the F-16 should need no introduction. When it comes to sexy-looking modern jets, the F-16 has to be near the top of the list. Not at all angular, faceted and stealthy like the F-22 or F-35, it has a slippery shape from nose to tail with a tall, 360-viz canopy that maintains those sleek lines. These all contribute to the illusion of rapid forward motion, even while it is static on the ramp. It is also the ride of choice for the current U.S. Air Force Demonstration team, the Thunderbirds. Their slick red, white, and blue unique scheme has been seen by thousands, if not millions, of spectators around the world.
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