Corgi Flying Aces
F-16 Fighting Falcon (CS90659)
The Corgi Flying Aces range brings iconic military aircraft to life in detailed die-cast form. This model represents the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the most versatile and successful fighters of the modern era. Designed in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the F-16 became the first production aircraft deliberately built to be aerodynamically unstable, a feature that gave it exceptional agility when paired with fly-by-wire controls.
- Die-cast model of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
- Part of the Corgi Flying Aces series
- Authentic detail and durable design
- Recognisable as the USAF’s most prolific jet fighter
- Suitable for display or play
Introduced in 1978, the F-16 remains the most heavily produced Western jet fighter of the modern age, serving with the US Air Force and 25 allied nations. Beyond its combat record, the aircraft has also earned fame as the mount of the USAF Thunderbirds aerobatic display team since 1983, thrilling crowds worldwide. This model captures the spirit of a post-war aviation classic that continues to define air superiority into the 21st century.
