F-16C Fighting Falcon Diecast Model, IQAF 9th FS Black Panthers, #1615, 2015
HM-HA3863Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3863 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed F-16C Fighting Falcon | 8.25" | 5.25" |
On May 2, 2014 the first Iraqi F-16IQD (F-16D) serial #601 completed its maiden flight. Several F-16s have been sent to Tucson Arizona where the U.S. ANG 162nd Wing will train Iraqi pilots before any deliveries to Iraq air bases. These F-16s will be assigned to the 9th FS "Black Panthers" based at Balad AB but during the initial delivery phase the base was unsecured from rebels. Iraq will receive 36 aircraft, twenty four F-16IQ and twelve F-16Ds. F-16IQC 1615 was chosen to wear the 9th FS emblem painted on its tail.