Kinetic 1/48 Lockheed-Martin F-16C Texas ANG The Lone Star Gunfighters # 48146
The Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon is a versatile, multirole fighter aircraft serving the Texas Air National Guard (ANG) with the nickname "The Lone Star Gunfighters."
This moniker reflects the aircraft's affiliation with the Texas ANG's 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
The F-16C, a single-engine supersonic jet, is renowned for its agility, advanced avionics, and combat capabilities.
Key Features:
Role: Multirole fighter
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Crew: 1 pilot
Engine: General Electric F110-GE-100 or Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200
Speed: Over Mach 2
Armament: Includes a 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon, air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and precision-guided bombs
Special Characteristics:
Unit Markings: "The Lone Star Gunfighters" emblem and distinctive Texas-themed livery.
Operational Use: Provides air superiority, ground attack, and support in both national and international missions.
The F-16C in this unit is noted for its advanced avionics, weapons systems, and capability to perform in various combat scenarios, embodying the spirit and heritage of Texas while maintaining a modern and formidable presence in the air.