1:72 F-16 Kits

1:72 scale F-16 kits by Italeri, Testors

The Italeri and Testors kits share the same molds. Generally accurate in shape and detail, but the intake is blocked off a short distance from the opening. External stores vary between releases. Canopies can be built open or closed. Ejection seat is the Stencel III used only in the FSD aircraft. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open, one closed.

Manufacturer Italeri
Kit # 130
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks.
Molded in silver with engraved panel lines.

(1) USAF SerNo 75-0748, FSD F-16A #4
(2) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-259, USAF SerNo 78-0259, Block 01, the 1st RNAF F-16B

Manufacturer Testors / Italeri
Kit # 683
Date Released: 1980

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks.
Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 75-0747, FSD F-16A #3 in ceremony markings
(2) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0002, Block 01, the 2nd production F-16A
(3) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0079, Block 01, the 3rd production F-16B
(4) Israeli Air Force, #006, USAF SerNo 78-0358, Block 05 F-16B

Manufacturer Testors / Italeri
Kit # 685
Date Released: 1983

Description: F-16A/B Thunderbird
Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks.
Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines.

USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, Block 15C F-16A and F-16B
The original Thunderbird F-16As were 81-0663, 81-0667, 81-0670, 81-0676, 81-0677, 81-0678, 81-0679 and 81-0687

Manufacturer Testors / Italeri
Kit # 680
Date Released: 1987

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks.
Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0002, Block 01, the 2nd production F-16A
(2) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0096, Block 01, F-16B in "Charcoal Lizard" (Euro 1) paint scheme

Manufacturer Testors / Italeri
Kit # 614
Date Released: 1988

Description: F-16A/B Thunderbird
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle.
Both the standard vertical stabilizer base and the extended parabrake housing are provided.
External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks.
Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines.

USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, Block 15C F-16A and F-16B
The original Thunderbird F-16As were 81-0663, 81-0667, 81-0670, 81-0676, 81-0677, 81-0678, 81-0679 and 81-0687

Manufacturer Testors / Italeri
Kit # 650
Date Released: 1991

Description: F-16C/D Night Falcon
Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B, Block 25 or early Block 30 F-16C/D.
Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle.
Both the early F-16A/B (small base) and the late F-16C/D (large base) vertical tails are included. Both the standard base and the extended parabrake housing are provided for the early vertical tail.
External stores include two AIM-9s, four Rockeye CBUs, AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN Nav and Targeting pod set, AN/ALQ-184 ECM pod, and one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks.
Canopies can be built open or closed.
Molded in gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) 52 TFW, 480 TFS, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 86-0227, Block 30C F-16C with NSI (small) inlet
(2) 52 TFW, 23 TFS, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B F-16D with NSI (small) inlet

Manufacturer Italeri
Kit # 130
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
Although the Italeri stock number (130) matches the earlier release, this kit includes the larger Block 15 and up horizontal stabilizers and a new decal sheet.
Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle.
Both the standard vertical stabilizer base and the extended parabrake housing are provided.
External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks.
Molded in gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) 114 TFS, Oregon ANG, USAF SerNo 82-0913, Block 15J F-16A/ADF (to AMARC 12/96)
(2) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-259, USAF SerNo 78-0259, Block 01, the 1st RNAF F-16B Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16
(3) 31 Sqn 10 Wing, Belgian Air Force, FA-66, USAF SerNo 80-3557, Block 15H F-16A
(4) Skvadron 332, Royal Norwegian Air Force, #274, USAF SerNo 78-0274, Block 01 F-16A (upgraded to Block 10) Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16
(5) 727 Esc, Royal Danish Air Force, #ET-210, USAF SerNo 78-0210, Block 10A F-16B Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16
(6)Hellenic Air Force (Greece), #144, USAF SerNo 88-0144, Block 30H F-16D 30L with MCID (large) inlet Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16

Manufacturer Italeri
Kit # 188
Date Released: 1994

Description: F-16C/D Night Falcon
Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B, Block 25 or early Block 30 F-16C/D.
Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle.
Both the early F-16A/B (small base) and the late F-16C/D (large base) vertical tails are included. Both the standard base and the extended parabrake housing are provided for the early vertical tail.
External stores include two AIM-9s, four Rockeye CBUs, AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN Nav and Targeting pod set, AN/ALQ-184 ECM pod, and one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks.
Molded in gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) 2 Wing, Belgian Air Force, FA-96, USAF SerNo 80-3587, Block 15R F-16A
(2) 315 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, J-208, USAF SerNo 83-1208, Block 15T F-16B
(3) 50 TFW, HR Hahn AB, USAF SerNo 84-1315, Block 25E F-16C
(4) 52 TFW, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B F-16D with NSI (small) inlet

Manufacturer Italeri
Kit # 1204
Date Released: 2000

Description: F-16A/B NATO Falcon
Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B, Block 25 or early Block 30 F-16C/D.
Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle.
Both the early F-16A/B (small base) and the late F-16C/D (large base) vertical tails are included. Both the standard base and the extended parabrake housing are provided for the early vertical tail.
External stores include two AIM-9s, four Rockeye CBUs, AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN Nav and Targeting pod set, AN/ALQ-184 ECM pod, and one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks.
Molded in gray with engraved panel lines.
Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle.

(1) 2 Wing, Belgian Air Force, FA-118, USAF SerNo 88-0043, Block 15AE F-16A
(2) 723 Esc, Royal Danish Air Force, E-198, USAF SerNo 78-0198, Block 10B F-16A Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16
(3) 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, J-270, USAF SerNo 78-0270, Block 10C F-16B Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16
(4) 162 TFG, Arizona ANG, USAF SerNo 82-1034, Block 15L F-16B (later converted to ADF)

Manufacturer Italeri
Kit # KC16
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A/B RNZAF Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
This is the Italeri kit #130 with a custom decal sheet for the proposed RNZAF version when the Royal New Zealand Air Force was considering acquiring the embargoed Pakistani F-16s. The airframes were Block 15OCU F-16As and Bs. The RNZAF tail numbers and markings are hypothetical.
Both the standard vertical stabilizer base and the extended parabrake housing are provided.
External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks.
Molded in gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) #21, NZ6521, Block 15 OCU F-16A
(2) #22, NZ6522, Block 15 OCU F-16A
(3) #41, NZ6541, Block 15 OCU F-16B
(4) #42, NZ6542, Block 15 OCU F-16B

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	Manufacturer Italeri Kit # 130 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks. Molded in silver with engraved panel lines. (1) USAF SerNo 75-0748, FSD F-16A #4 (2) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-259, USAF SerNo 78-0259, Block 01, the 1st RNAF F-16B
	Manufacturer Testors / Italeri Kit # 683 Date Released: 1980 Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks. Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines. (1) HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 75-0747, FSD F-16A #3 in ceremony markings (2) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0002, Block 01, the 2nd production F-16A (3) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0079, Block 01, the 3rd production F-16B (4) Israeli Air Force, #006, USAF SerNo 78-0358, Block 05 F-16B
	Manufacturer Testors / Italeri Kit # 685 Date Released: 1983 Description: F-16A/B Thunderbird Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks. Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines. USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, Block 15C F-16A and F-16B The original Thunderbird F-16As were 81-0663, 81-0667, 81-0670, 81-0676, 81-0677, 81-0678, 81-0679 and 81-0687
	Manufacturer Testors / Italeri Kit # 680 Date Released: 1987 Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 01/05/10 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-7s (not carried by the non-ADF variants), two GBU-12 LGBs, and inaccurate old-style external centerline and wing fuel tanks. Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines. (1) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0002, Block 01, the 2nd production F-16A (2) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0096, Block 01, F-16B in "Charcoal Lizard" (Euro 1) paint scheme
	Manufacturer Testors / Italeri Kit # 614 Date Released: 1988 Description: F-16A/B Thunderbird Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle. Both the standard vertical stabilizer base and the extended parabrake housing are provided. External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks. Molded in Gray with engraved panel lines. USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, Block 15C F-16A and F-16B The original Thunderbird F-16As were 81-0663, 81-0667, 81-0670, 81-0676, 81-0677, 81-0678, 81-0679 and 81-0687
	Manufacturer Testors / Italeri Kit # 650 Date Released: 1991 Description: F-16C/D Night Falcon Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B, Block 25 or early Block 30 F-16C/D. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle. Both the early F-16A/B (small base) and the late F-16C/D (large base) vertical tails are included. Both the standard base and the extended parabrake housing are provided for the early vertical tail. External stores include two AIM-9s, four Rockeye CBUs, AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN Nav and Targeting pod set, AN/ALQ-184 ECM pod, and one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks. Canopies can be built open or closed. Molded in gray with engraved panel lines. (1) 52 TFW, 480 TFS, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 86-0227, Block 30C F-16C with NSI (small) inlet (2) 52 TFW, 23 TFS, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B F-16D with NSI (small) inlet
	Manufacturer Italeri Kit # 130 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. Although the Italeri stock number (130) matches the earlier release, this kit includes the larger Block 15 and up horizontal stabilizers and a new decal sheet. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle. Both the standard vertical stabilizer base and the extended parabrake housing are provided. External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks. Molded in gray with engraved panel lines. (1) 114 TFS, Oregon ANG, USAF SerNo 82-0913, Block 15J F-16A/ADF (to AMARC 12/96) (2) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-259, USAF SerNo 78-0259, Block 01, the 1st RNAF F-16B Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16 (3) 31 Sqn 10 Wing, Belgian Air Force, FA-66, USAF SerNo 80-3557, Block 15H F-16A (4) Skvadron 332, Royal Norwegian Air Force, #274, USAF SerNo 78-0274, Block 01 F-16A (upgraded to Block 10) Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16 (5) 727 Esc, Royal Danish Air Force, #ET-210, USAF SerNo 78-0210, Block 10A F-16B Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16 (6)Hellenic Air Force (Greece), #144, USAF SerNo 88-0144, Block 30H F-16D 30L with MCID (large) inlet Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16
	Manufacturer Italeri Kit # 188 Date Released: 1994 Description: F-16C/D Night Falcon Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B, Block 25 or early Block 30 F-16C/D. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle. Both the early F-16A/B (small base) and the late F-16C/D (large base) vertical tails are included. Both the standard base and the extended parabrake housing are provided for the early vertical tail. External stores include two AIM-9s, four Rockeye CBUs, AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN Nav and Targeting pod set, AN/ALQ-184 ECM pod, and one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks. Molded in gray with engraved panel lines. (1) 2 Wing, Belgian Air Force, FA-96, USAF SerNo 80-3587, Block 15R F-16A (2) 315 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, J-208, USAF SerNo 83-1208, Block 15T F-16B (3) 50 TFW, HR Hahn AB, USAF SerNo 84-1315, Block 25E F-16C (4) 52 TFW, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B F-16D with NSI (small) inlet
	Manufacturer Italeri Kit # 1204 Date Released: 2000 Description: F-16A/B NATO Falcon Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B, Block 25 or early Block 30 F-16C/D. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle. Both the early F-16A/B (small base) and the late F-16C/D (large base) vertical tails are included. Both the standard base and the extended parabrake housing are provided for the early vertical tail. External stores include two AIM-9s, four Rockeye CBUs, AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN Nav and Targeting pod set, AN/ALQ-184 ECM pod, and one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks. Molded in gray with engraved panel lines. Two exhaust nozzles are included, one open F110-GE nozzle, one closed F100-PW nozzle. (1) 2 Wing, Belgian Air Force, FA-118, USAF SerNo 88-0043, Block 15AE F-16A (2) 723 Esc, Royal Danish Air Force, E-198, USAF SerNo 78-0198, Block 10B F-16A Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16 (3) 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, J-270, USAF SerNo 78-0270, Block 10C F-16B Note these markings are incorrect for a Block 15 F-16 (4) 162 TFG, Arizona ANG, USAF SerNo 82-1034, Block 15L F-16B (later converted to ADF)
	Manufacturer Italeri Kit # KC16 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A/B RNZAF Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. This is the Italeri kit #130 with a custom decal sheet for the proposed RNZAF version when the Royal New Zealand Air Force was considering acquiring the embargoed Pakistani F-16s. The airframes were Block 15OCU F-16As and Bs. The RNZAF tail numbers and markings are hypothetical. Both the standard vertical stabilizer base and the extended parabrake housing are provided. External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two wing external fuel tanks. Molded in gray with engraved panel lines. (1) #21, NZ6521, Block 15 OCU F-16A (2) #22, NZ6522, Block 15 OCU F-16A (3) #41, NZ6541, Block 15 OCU F-16B (4) #42, NZ6542, Block 15 OCU F-16B