Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4552
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Diecast Model
USAF 1st FW, 71st FS Ironmen, #83-0017, Langley AFB, VA, July 2004 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle | | 10.75" | | 7.25" |
The first operational wing with the F-15A/B Eagle was the 1st FW based at Langley AFB in 1976 and lasted until 2005 when replaced by the F-22A Raptor. McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 83-0017 c/n 864/C277 was delivered new to the 58th TFS/33rd TFW on August 1, 1984 but transferred to the 71st FS (Ironmen) / 1st FW at Langley AFB in October 1987. On June 11, 2007 during a "Red Flag" exercise in Alaska; 83-0017 collided mid-air with an F-16C. The F-15 pilot ejected safely and the F-16C managed to land.
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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