Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4505
McDonnell Douglas F-15B Baz Diecast Model
IDF/AF, #704, Shaul Simon, Tel Nof AB, Israel, May 1978 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-15B Baz | | 10.75" | | 7.25" |
Under the Peace Fox agreement Israel would receive two F-15B Baz "Eagle" with the first to arrive in May 1978 as #704. On June 27, 1979 while flying solo, Yoel Feldsho's #704 shot down a Syrian MiG-21 using an AIM-7F Sparrow. On June 11, 1982, now numbered as 404 this same aircraft shot down another Syrian MiG-21 using a Python 3. In 1981 individual aircraft were given names written in Hebrew and 704 would be assigned Hetz Mi Keshet (Arrow From Bow).
Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master’s 1:72 scale F-15 is produced with a high metal content using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. The model features near seamless construction as seen on all Hobby Master products, and this is particularly evident with the tight-fitting conformal fuel tanks present on the F-15E variant. Separate open and closed canopy and speed brakes are included, yielding uncompromising detail that functional hinges would lack at this scale. Other fine features include a detailed cockpit interior, a variety of ordnance and drop tanks appropriate to the paint-scheme and landing gear that constructed as completed subassemblies for easy installation.
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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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable 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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