Scale: 1/42
Length:  14.1"

Wingspan: 9.3"

The F-16C is an improved version of the F-16A. In the early 1980's, the Multinational Staged Improvement Plan (MSIP) was introduced to gradually increase the capabilities of the aircraft. Planned developments included improvements in day and attack fighter performance along with night fighting and multi-role capabilities including limited SAM suppression. Stage I MSIP improvements included structural and wiring changes for improved avionics along with an environmental control system (ECS) to cool the new electronic equipment. Stage II MSIP was used primarily to install the improved avionics made possible by the Stage I modifications. The gross takeoff weight was increased by almost 2,000 lbs. because of critical redesign of aircraft skin (thickness) and structure. Stage III MSIP improvement included provisions for mounting a Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting for Infra-Red (LANTIRN) pod, a Terrain-Following Radar and Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) pod, an external 30mm gun pod, electronic counter-measures (ECM), etc.

The F-16C and the two-seat combat-capable F-16D trainer are currently is service with the USAF and many Foreign nations including Israel, Egypt, South Korea and Turkey.