Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3107
Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Diecast Model
USAF 112th FIG, 146th FIS PA ANG, #56-1340, Pittsburg IAP, PA, 1975 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Convair F-102A Delta Dagger | | 11.25" | | 6.25" |
In 1947 the 345th FS was re-designated the 146th FS and assigned to the Pennsylvania ANG. In 1952 the 146th FS became the 146th Fighter-Bomber squadron and in 1955 they became the 146th FIS and retained that designation until 1975. F-102 56-1340 was first assigned to USAF 64th FIS followed by several other squadrons such as the 325th CAMS, joined the 4756th Air Defense Wing, the Pennsylvania ANG 146th FIS, the Connecticut ANG 118th FIS, Texas ANG 182 FIS. The next stop was AMARC and in 1975 was converted to PQM-102A #646 and was shot down September 20, 1978 over the Gulf of Mexico.
The F-102 was first flown on October 24, 1953. This aircraft was the USAF's first delta-wing fighter, and was also the USAF's first operational supersonic interceptor. Its primary mission was to intercept Soviet bombers, though it was also used as a bomber escort and ground attack aircraft during the Vietnam War. F-102s served with the USAF until the mid to late 1960s, when many of them were transferred to the US Air National Guard. By 1973, many F-102s were being used as target drones for testing the Patriot missile system, and the type was officially retired from service in 1976. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-102 Delta Dagger is a quality model with many fine features, skillfully designed and manufactured with modern techniques. The hinged canopy opens to reveal a pad-printed instrument panel and radar screen. The speed brake can be configured in the deployed position, and the landing gear and gear doors are constructed as subassemblies for quick and easy ground configuration. The solid metal wing is masterfully recreated with downturned leading edges, raised wingtips, razor thin wing fences and removable fuel tanks. The three segmented weapons bays are constructed as a one-piece subassembly, and the six Falcon missiles feature finely detailed trapeze mounts.
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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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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