Air Force 1 Aircraft (Series 2) A00117A
Lockheed F-22A Raptor Diecast Model
USAF 49th WG, #05-0088, Holloman AFB, NM |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-22A Raptor | | 10.25" | | 7.5" |
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor c/n 05-4088 serial 05-088 was delivered to the USAF on February 23, 2007. In May 2007 the aircraft was assigned to 90th FS of the 3rd Wing based at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska wearing the tail code AK. On June 2, 2008 05-088 was re-assigned to the 7th FS 49th WG of the Air Combat Command based at Holloman AFB New Mexico wearing tail code HO. The base was named in honor of Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research.
Designed to meet a US Air Force requirement for an Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) to replace the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 was first flown on September 29th, 1990. The USAF's ATF program aimed to produce a fifth-generation air superiority fighter that would be better matched against emerging new aircraft such as the Su-27 Flanker. The F-22 uses stealth technology and can function in air superiority, ground attack, intelligence and electronic warfare roles. Despite its capabilities, the F-22 program was relatively short-lived; by 2010 its high cost coupled with the development of the F-35 (a more versatile and less expensive aircraft) led to a cessation of F-22 production funding. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Air Force 1 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Air Force 1 (Series 2) diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Metal presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
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