Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection 7005D
Chengdu FC-1 Xiaolong Diecast Model
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Chengdu FC-1 Xiaolong | | 11.5" | | 7.5" |
The FC-1 was designed as a low-cost multirole fighter for the export market to replace Russian MiG-21, Chinese F-7 and American F-5 fighters. Designed with help from Mikoyan and powered by Russian RD-93 turbofan engines, the FC-1 features fly-by-wire controls and Beyond Visual Range combat capabililty. Three prototypes currently exist although the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation has teamed up with the Pakistani Aeronautical Complex to produce 16 production aircraft in 2006.
Designed to replace the J-7 (Chinese MiG-21 copy), the FC-1 was first flown on August 24th, 2003. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Opening or removable canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moving control surfaces.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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