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Lockheed Martin F16B Dual trainer
Updated: 9-10-2019. Lot of pictures lost somehow, page under construction.
Non-scale version of my large F16. This will be a dual seater prototype version where I can make many flights on
all kinds of terrain which will be used as competition trainer. Using the highly detailed orange demo all the time wears the model too quick so I can
now use it for demo and competition flying only. In due time this F16B trainer will be detailed as well but it's not on my priority list yet.
Scale: 1/5
Length: 292cm
Span: 190cm
Mass: 18kg
Massa Take-off: 23kg
Fuel: Jet-A1, 6 liter GFK tank.
Engine: Homebuilt GR180
Thrust: 19kg
Max. speed: 350 km/u
Modelling prototype; F16B J-369 as pictured down below currently based at Volkel AFB, still markings from
Springfield Air National Guard base where
part of Dutch training department is housed.
A standard F16A fuselage is used and converted to dual seater, conversion prototype mould made for Marijn Penninx, owner of Scale-Jets, other conversion prototype parts scratch built by me.
UPDATE: 23-04-2014: New colors added using temporary custom stickers for better visibility.
Also the detailed main gear has been made which replaces the crappy retracts. Not all details on it but far better ground handling!
Serving as flying test rig for Marijn's Sufa externals, nice!
UPDATE: 22-06-2013 maiden flight from Deelen airforce base:
Flying pictures made by Berto, tnx!
More to come soon.......
