Master AM-72-131 F-16XL / F-CK-1 Prototypes Pitot tube & AOA Probes (1/72)

Master AM-72-131 F-16XL / F-CK-1 Prototypes Pitot tube & AOA Probes (1/72) is a high-quality accessory set designed for F-16XL and F-CK-1 aircraft models in 1:72 scale. Manufactured by the renowned Polish company Master, this set will enhance any plastic model and raise its level of detail to a professional standard.

• Scale: 1:72
• Materials: top-quality, precisely turned brass components
• Contents: Pitot tube and angle of attack (AOA) probes – a full set dedicated to prototype F-16XL and Taiwanese F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo models
• Category: Metal accessories for aircraft plastic scale models
• Manufacturer: Master (Poland)

Historical background

F-16XL was an experimental variant of the F-16 fighter jet, developed by General Dynamics in the United States at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s. Its prototypes were used, among other things, to test the aerodynamic properties of the elongated "cranked-arrow" wing shape. Although it never entered serial production, it achieved high acclaim for its innovative engineering solutions and participated in various USAF (U.S. Air Force) test programs during the Cold War era.
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is a Taiwanese twin-engine fighter aircraft of the Indigenous Defense Fighter program, developed since the 1980s for the Air Force of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The prototype versions of this aircraft also required custom details such as unique Pitot and AOA probes, essential for accurate model representation.

Product features

The Master AM-72-131 set is made of precisely turned brass, which ensures exceptional resistance to damage and perfect detail rendition compared to the standard plastic parts contained in model kits. The Pitot tube and angle of attack probes in this scale are accessories that significantly improve the realism of any aircraft model, while not requiring complicated processing – simply install them in the designated places according to the instructions.

Recommendation and difficulty level

We highly recommend this product to both beginner and advanced modelers who wish to enhance the level of detail in their F-16XL or F-CK-1 models. The assembly difficulty is rated at 2 out of 5 – installation requires basic modeling tools and care, but should not pose any problems to any modeling enthusiast.

Master AM-72-131 is an indispensable accessory for every aviation enthusiast and modeller focusing on accurate representation of aircraft prototypes from the Cold War period and modern times. The precision metal details guarantee the highest level of realism for your 1:72 scale model.