Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series US33216
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Diecast Model
USMC VMFA-232 Red Devils, Iwakuni, Japan, 1973
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
First flown from McDonnell Douglas' St. Louis, Missouri, plant on September 4, 1968, this aircraft served both with the US Navy and Marine Corps during a 26-year service career. Converted into an F-4S in 1980, BuNo 155801 was retired to desert storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, in April 1986 by Navy test squadron VX-4. It is still in storage, awaiting scrapping today.
The twin-engine, two-seat, all-weather attack/fighter F-4 Phantom II first flew on May 27th, 1958. The Phantom performed three tactical air roles—air superiority, interdiction and close air support—and was also a capable tactical reconnaissance and Wild Weasel (suppression of enemy air defenses) aircraft. It was armed with missiles and was the first Navy fighter that did not use guns. In air combat the Phantom’s powerful thrust permitted a skilled pilot to engage and disengage from the fight at will.© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:72 scale Phantom II series captures the lines of what is perhaps the world’s best-known modern fighter/bomber aircraft, with distinguishing features such as a raised tailplane, “dog-tooth” wings and accurate raised wing-tips. The canopies are configurable and can be displayed in the open position, allowing for easy viewing of cockpit and crew. Each release spotlights different ordinance and fuel tank configurations, and a detachable crew access ladder is available with most releases. At the rear, the engine exhaust cans feature simulated “turkey feathers” with afterburner details. Simulated stainless-steel shielding the lower tail and the root of the elevator control surface complete the model.
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The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
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