Brand: Hobby Master

Model: HA38085, F-16BM MLU M-1001, Argentine Air Force, 2025

Material: Diecast

Type: Military Aircraft

Scale: 1/72

Length: 20.9cm, Wingspan:13.8cm, Height:6.8cm

[Stock Available. Original, Brand new and unused]

Features:

Authentic 1/72 Scale.

Die-cast Display Model.

Premium Quality Product.

Professionally painted. 

Great attention to detail. 

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). 

Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. 

Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. 

Canopy can be displayed open or closed. 

Pilot figure included. 

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. 

Highly collectable.

Recommended Age Range: 14 years & Up

Country/Region of Manufacture: Bangladesh

Background:

The F-16 Fighting Falcon (commonly called "Viper") was manufactured from General Dynamics from 1974 to 1993, Lockheed Corporation from 1993 to 1995, and since 1995, it has been manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The F-16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the F-16.

F-16AM/BM MLU:

In 1989 a two-year study began regarding possible mid-life upgrades for the USAF's and European Partner Air Forces' (EPAF's) F-16A/Bs. The resulting F-16 Mid-Life Update (MLU) package was designed to upgrade the cockpit and avionics to the equivalent of that on the F-16C/D Block 50/52; add the ability to employ radar-guided air-to-air missiles; and to generally enhance the operational performance and improve the reliability, supportability and maintainability of the aircraft. Key upgrades include a modular mission computer with faster data processing, an advanced IFF system that allows "BVR weapons delivery in excess of radar limits," and an improved radar—the APG-66(V)2A—with increased range and the ability to track and engage more targets. Aircraft that received this set of upgrades were designated F-16AM or F-16BM (single-seat or dual-seat respectively). Some sources refer to the F-16 MLU as Block 20, but the Block 20 designation was specifically used for new-production jets with upgraded jets being referred to as MLU or, for example, Block 10 MLU.

The Argentine Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Argentina, or simply FAA) is the air force of Argentina and one of three branches of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic. In 2018, it had 13,837 military and 6,900 civilian personnel. The FAA commander in chief is Brigadier Gustavo Valverde.

F-16 Fighting Falcon A/B Block 15 MLU:

Former Royal Danish Air Force aircraft; letter of confirmation signed by Argentina, April 2024. First six aircraft (two 1-seat, four 2-seat) were transferred in December 2025.