Herpa 1:200 Wings 552271
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II Diecast Model
Luftwaffe JG 74 Molders, Germany |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II | | 3.75" | | 2.25" |
The Jagdgeschwader JG-74 was established in 1961and is based in Neuburg a.d. Donau in Bavaria. Following on from the F-86 and F-104, the Phantom became the third airplane type at the squadron as of 1974. The German air force obtained a total of 175 F-4Ks, and they are still in operation due to complications with the successor model, the Typhoon of the Eurofighter-consortium. But now the end is finally in sight. In June, the F-4s official replacement with the Eurofighter will take place at the JG-74. When it finally does go into well-deserved retirement, the Phantom will have been the German air force’s longest-serving jet.
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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale.
Herpa "1:200 Wings" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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