Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1909
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Diecast Model
IDF/AF 201st (One) Sqn, Hatzor AB, Israel, November 11th 1969 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The IAF first took possession of their new F-4Es on September 5, 1969 at the Hatzor Airbase. In Israel the F-4 would be called Kurnass (sledgehammer) not Phantom. Over time the IAF purchased 42 factory new F-4Es, 12 factory new RF-4Es and 162 ex-USAF aircraft with the possibility of even more. The RF version was referred to as "Orev" (Raven). The first squadron to receive the Phantoms was the newly formed 201 Squadron "The One". The plan was to deliver four aircraft approximately every month and the first four had U.S. serials 68-0396 – 68-0399 that were changed to #01, #04, #08 and #10. The IAF originally used 2 digit tail numbers but it wasn't long before the switched to a 3 digit system with the 201st adding a 6 as the first digit. These particular aircraft all were involved in notable events, #01 flew the first Kurnass mission, on April 2 1970 #04 was the first Kurnass lost when it was downed by an Egyptian MiG-21. Aircraft #08 was credited with the first Kurnass kill on November 11 1969 when it downed an Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 and #10 scored the third kill. Between November 1969 and June 1982 the Kurnass was used to down 116.5 enemy aircraft while sustaining 56 losses mostly due to ground fire. Of this total the 201st was credited with 40.5 kills.
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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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