Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2801
Lockheed F-22 Raptor Diecast Model
USAF 1st FW, 27th FS, Langley AFB, VA, May 12th 2005| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-22 Raptor | | 10.25" | | 7.5" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of April 2010 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.- Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders.
- Release dates are subject to change. Consider them to be estimates as manufacturers frequently revise them.
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The 27th Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the United States Air Force, currently part of the 1st Operations Group of the 1st Fighter Wing, and deployed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. The unit was designated and re-designated numerous times before becoming the 27th Fighter Squadron Sept.1, 1991. The 27th took part in support of Operation Desert Storm based in Saudi Arabia. The 27th was the first operational squadron to fly the F-15 Eagle starting in 1976. Next in 2005 the 27th became the first operational F-22 squadron with a fleet of 40 aircraft. Elmendorff AFB, Alaska, became the second in August 2007 and Holloman AFB, New Mexico the third in June 2008. Operational Raptors will also be based at Hickam AFB Hawaii.
Designed to meet the USAF’s requirement for an advanced tactical fighter, the F-22 was first flown on September 29th, 1990. This single-seat, twin-engine fighter features a standard internal 20mm cannon and weapon bays. Its advanced turbofans allow the aircraft to operate at supersonic speeds without the need for afterburning—a technology termed “supercruise.” The F-22’s shape and highly secret coatings and composite material construction give it stealth-like capabilities. The USAF considers the F-22 a critical component of the strike force, and claims that the F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. 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.
- 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.
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