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 | Code: DM-50246
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Price: $49.99
 | | | Dragon 1:72 Warbirds 50246
F-15A Eagle Diecast Model
USAF 419th TFW, 318th FIS Green Dragons, McChord AFB, WA| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle | | 10.75" | | 7.25" |
This title showcases the unique 318th FIS "Green Dragon" markings. It features an ALL NEW ASAT missile. In the 1980s, the Reagan administration encouraged the USAF to develop countermeasures against Soviet reconnaissance satellites. This could be achieved by launching an ASAT (Anti-SATellite) missile against orbiting satellites – the only snag was that the missile could only be launched at an altitude of 80,000 ft! The F-15 was selected for this task, and the plan called for twenty fighters from the 318th and 48th FIS (Fighter Interceptor Squadrons) to be fitted out for this mission. Three or four Eagles from each squadron were in fact rewired to carry the ASAT missiles, and 318th FIS was quasi-operational. However, after nearly ten years of development, Congress scrapped the ASAT program in 1988.
The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds 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.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional 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.
Designed to meet a USAF requirement for a long-range tactical air superiority fighter, the F15 was first flown on July 27th, 1972. | |
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