Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1931
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Diecast Model
USAF 366th TFW, 421st TFS Black Widows, #68-0339 "Chico the Gunfighter", Da Nang AB, Vietnam, 1972 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
In 1969 the 366th TFW received 2 squadrons equipped with the F-4E Phantom whose missions included aircraft escorts and ground attack. The 366th TFW became known as the “Gunfighters” because of the addition of 20mm Gatling gun pods to their earlier F-4Cs.F-4E 68-0339 from the 366th TFW/421st TFS “Black Widows” was modified to carry a pair of Navy Mk 20 Rockeye II Cluster Bombs on each inboard station; one ALQ-87 ECM pod carried in the right front missile bay; two AIM-7 Sparrow radar missiles in the aft wells; one 600-gallon centerline drop tank and an SUU-23/A Gun Pod. Operating alone near the DMZ this heavily armed free-roaming strike-recce aircraft would attack any enemy targets of opportunity. When operational, the aircraft used the callsign “Chico” alerting Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft this special F-4E was on the prowl and available to assist if needed. F-4E 68-339 became known as “Chico the Gunfighter” and was the only USAF F-4 modified to carry out these special missions and only 5 pilots ever flew it.
Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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