F-16BM Fighting Falcon Diecast Model, Romanian Air Force 53rd Sqn, #1610, Romania, 2017
HM-HA3860Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3860 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed F-16BM Fighting Falcon | 8.25" | 5.25" |
Romania joined NATO and looked for a replacement that would correspond to other NATO equipment. Portugal was willing to sell F-16s that were 30 years old but that had the mid-life upgrade (MLU) extending their service by 20 years. The 12 aircraft consisted of 9 F-16AM and 3 F-16BM. Portugal couldn't release their own F-16BMs so they purchased 3 from the USAF to fulfill their obligation. Romanian F-16BM 1610 originally had a U.S serial of 82-1022 and a Portuguese serial 61-615. These aircraft would equip the Fortele Aeriene Romane (FAR) 53rd Squadron.