The Early Viper Guide (F-16)

Very nice book packed full of detailed pictures.

Wow! For a combat aircraft that was introduced more than 30 years ago, the F-16 Viper continues to shine as one of the top lightweight jet fighters around the world. This book is yet another outstanding addition by Jake Melampy to Reid Air Publications (RAP) "Modern Guide/Exposed" series. The previous Modern Viper Guide (RAP02) covered the F-16C/D, this newer edition (RAP09) covers the Early Vipers, F-16A/B, F-16 ADF or F-16 MLU.Thumbs up all the way:*196 pages with 1009 eye-popping color photos detailing everything about the F-16A/B from Block 1 to Block 20.*Very informative texts describing the various systems and components of the early Vipers with notes on USAF and foreign air force variants. *Examples: U.S. Air National Guards, Belgium, Netherlands, Singapore, Rep. of China/Taiwan, Chile, Portugal, etc.*SHARP, beautiful, vivid, extremely detailed images on almost EVERY aspect of the F-16A/B from external views of entire aircrafts, the Pratt and Whitney F-100 engine, cockpit, landing gears/bays, to the M61-A1 Vulcan/gun compartment, etc.*Compared to the already impressive Daco/Coreman's  LOCKHEED F-16 A/B/C/D FIGHTING FALCON (Uncovering the # 1) , this newer book is far superior in quality, quantity, and detailed images/texts of the Viper's subsystems.*Advanced aviation modelers will have a field day using this book to reference and duplicate/scratch-build ANY part of early Vipers.Overall:A dream come true for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and hobbyists. See what the Viper pilots and maintenance crews are able to see up close and personal. This is an aviation anatomy book for anyone who's interested in the intricate inner subsystems of the F-16A/B. Outstanding!

i bought both books on Amazon US for $68 + $17 p+p about £42 + £11 p+p so £53 all up for both books what got me looking for this book and the other one in the Viper series was one i came across on eBay that sold for what i thought was a lot about £44these books are Fantastic worth every penny if your into the Viper or into modelling then look no further the search ends with these books Highly Recommended if you see em Buy em.

If you are interested in the structure of the early versions of the F-16 this is a great book. Modellers will enjoy the detailed color photos of every segment of the aircraft. The under wing stores, missiles, ECM pods and fuel tanks are all covered. The book also details the various European versions of the F-16 including the MLU additions. One of the best books of its type.

Very good quality pictures and information, I am very impressed with this book, I would recommend it 100 % for anyone who likes this plane or other planes

If someone else is doing better work than this, I have yet to see it.

This was Christmas for my husband. He loved it!

A must have for viper lovers!

Beautifully illustrated design features of Early block F-16, almost every detail and difference is covered- perfect for the committed scale or radio control modeller!!!!