{"product_id":"toprc-model-f-16-arctic-camo-65-giant-scale-full-composite-arf","title":"TopRC Model F-16 (Arctic Camo) - 65\" Giant Scale Full Composite ARF","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eTopRC Model F-16 (Arctic Camo) – 65\" Giant Scale Full Composite ARF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTopRC Model F-16 Fighting Falcon\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most stable and predictable giant-scale turbine jets available — engineered for sport flying, competition, and show events. At 97 inches long with a 65-inch wingspan, this airframe is a true flight-line showstopper. Built using advanced \u003cb\u003e\"Sandwich Technology\" composite construction\u003c\/b\u003e, it delivers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio with more scale surface detail and rivet work than most composite jets in this size class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-performance ARF designed for pilots with turbine or EDF experience who demand scale realism and rock-solid handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Arctic Camo Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a composite reproduction of the famous \u003cb\u003eAlaskan Air National Guard Arctic Camouflage scheme\u003c\/b\u003e — one of the most distinctive and recognizable F-16 liveries ever flown. The fully painted high-gloss finish with pre-applied factory decals and clear coat makes this jet stand out from the crowd on the ground and in the air.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Composite Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e No iron-on covering; lightweight sandwich-core skin with full rivets and scale surface detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFactory Finished:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-painted Arctic Camo high-gloss finish with clear coat and authentic scale decals applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95% Pre-Assembled:\u003c\/b\u003e Quick-build ARF — minimal assembly time before your first flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive Hinging with Precision Gap Sealing:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers crisp, accurate control response at jet speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Scale Cockpit:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-depth cockpit detail for a realistic appearance in the air and on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlug-In Wing System:\u003c\/b\u003e Two-piece composite wing for easy transport and fast field assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctional Scale Flaps:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for stable, predictable low-speed handling and smooth landings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Main Gear Doors:\u003c\/b\u003e Adds to the realism on takeoff and landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for Grass \u0026amp; Pavement:\u003c\/b\u003e Versatile enough for most flying sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Hardware Package:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes fiberglass control horns, composite fuel tanks, and turbine exhaust tailpipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; padding: 10px 16px; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.05em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWingspan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 in (1630 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97.60 in (2480 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlying Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 lbs (16.5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbine – 14–20 kg (30–44 lbs) thrust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRadio Channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+ channels required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eServos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–11 required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eServo Channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ailerons, 2 elevators, 2 flaps, 1 rudder, 1 nose steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Painted – Arctic Camouflage (High Gloss)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Composite (Sandwich Technology)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; padding: 10px 16px; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.05em; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-painted Arctic Camo airframe, complete hardware package with fiberglass control horns, composite fuel tanks, turbine exhaust tailpipe, two-piece plug-in wing, scale main gear doors, detailed cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Turbine, servos, radio, and electric retract set are \u003cb\u003esold separately\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a large parcel that requires freight shipping. $350 flat rate for shipping the F-16 (CONUS only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d97706; border-radius: 4px; padding: 10px 16px; margin: 12px 0; background: #fffaf0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.05em; cursor: pointer; color: #d97706;\"\u003eComplete Your Build – Turbine Setup\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurbine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–20 kg (30–44 lbs) thrust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWIWIN SW140B (14 kg) or SW160B (16 kg) — available on special order, call or email us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eServos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–11 required (8+ channel radio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-torque digital servos recommended for jet speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRetracts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty electric retract set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gator-rc.com\/toprcmodel-f-16-electric-retract-set\"\u003eTopRC Model F-16 Electric Retract Set\u003c\/a\u003e — sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRadio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+ channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-quality telemetry system recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuel Tanks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposite tanks; exhaust tailpipe also included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 1978 and became one of the most widely operated multirole fighters in history, serving with over 25 nations. The distinctive Arctic Camouflage scheme was worn by F-16s of the \u003cb\u003eAlaskan Air National Guard\u003c\/b\u003e, designed to blend with the snow-covered terrain of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic theater. It remains one of the most visually striking liveries ever applied to the Fighting Falcon and a favorite among scale modelers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gator-RC Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe stock the TopRC F-16 and can help you source compatible turbines (including SWIWIN on special order), retract sets, and servos. Questions about turbine fit, fuel system setup, or freight shipping logistics? Our team has hands-on experience with this airframe.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TopRcModel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46988668862686,"sku":"TRCMF16ACAMO","price":2977.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1436\/6686\/files\/camo_f-16_2.jpg?v=1749054817","url":"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/toprc-model-f-16-arctic-camo-65-giant-scale-full-composite-arf","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}