Hachette Collections Combat Aircraft HADC42
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II Diecast Model
JASDF 501st Hikotai, #47-6901, Hyakuri AB, Japan, 2015 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II | | 7.5" | | 4.5" |
In 1974 Hikotai 501 received its first RF-4E and were transferred to Hyakuri AB. In the early 90s, most RF-4EJs were updated and re-designated RF-4EJ Kai. The RF-4Es served with the unit until 2020 when this type of aircraft was being retired.
Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hachette Collections "Combat Aircraft" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Hachette Collections "Combat Aircraft" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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