Gemini Aces GARAF4004
McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom II Diecast Model
RAF No.43 Sqn Fighting Cocks, RAF Leuchars, Scotland | Limited Edition
2292
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The McDonnell Douglas Phantom is one of the most versatile and effective combat jets ever to enter service and it enjoyed the longest production run of any supersonic fighter built in the USA. Some 50 years after its first flight, the Phantom still flies in front line squadrons of a number of nations' air arms. The Royal Navy were looking for a fixed-wing replacement for their De Havilland Sea Vixen aircraft and a number of aircraft in development were being considered. After endless stalling and the cancelation of the P.1154 (Royal Navy) RN Programme (a supersonic variant of the Harrier), the navy decided to go with an aircraft that was already successfully in service - the American Mc Donnell Douglas Phantom. The British did insist on a number of specific alterations! Based on the F-4J, the UK versions were designated F-4K (Royal Navy) and F-4M (RAF). Perhaps the major difference with the British machines was the use of the Rolls Royce Spey engines. These units yielded greater power and efficiency than the US General Electric J79s, without the signature of smoke trails. This did, however, come at a price - the UK Phantoms required extensive re-design work to the entire rear section of the fuselage and the engines needed larger intakes, amongst a host of design challenges to allow this mighty aircraft to be used from Britains dimunative aircraft carriers. In the end, of the 140 Phantoms originally intended for the Royal Navy, only 48 were ordered and 20 of these were diverted to the RAF.
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 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Gemini's 1:72 scale F-4K/M Phantom is constructed almost entirely of diecast metal and weighs in at almost 1.5 pounds. This model is beautifully detailed, with moving metal control surfaces and individually hinged twin canopies that open to reveal highly detailed cockpit interiors and instrument panels. The shape of Rolls-Royce Spey engine exhaust nozzles is correctly replicated, and the metal display stand connects through the exhaust nozzles, which allows all the ordnance to be easily viewed when the model is displayed in flight.
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The Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with minimal use of plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Metal presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Photo-etched, spinning metal propellers.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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