Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1913
McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II Diecast Model
Spanish Air Force, Torrejon, Spain, 1970s |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
The first of 583 F-4C ordered by the USAF began delivery in late 1963. They basically were F-4Bs that had been refit for ground operations. The F-4C arrived in Southeast Asia in early 1965 and by 1966 equipped 7 squadrons in Vietnam and 3 in Thailand. The early F-4Cs lacked guns and relied totally on missiles but it wasn't long before the addition of SUU-16A gun pods with M-61AI-20-mm guns were put to use to compensate for the lack of internal guns. The addition of these gun pods gave the pilot gun fire but degraded the performance of the aircraft. The first F-4Cs suffered from many defects such as wing tanks that would spring leaks and require resealing after every flight. Many had cracked ribs on outer wing panels. It wasn't too long before the F-4D made an appearance.
In 1971 and 1972 the Spanish Air Force (Ejercito del Aire - EdA) acquired 36 ex-USAF F-4C Phantom IIs for front-line air defense fighter units to replace their aging F-104 and F-86F. The EdA F-4s were designated C.12 with the "C" being short for Caza (fighter) and the 12 indicating the F-4 was the 12th aircraft type they had used since their Civil War in the late 1930s. Ex-USAF 58th TTW (Tactical Training Wing) Phantom 64-0896 was sent to Spain in 1978 and assigned to Ala 12 (12th Wing) Escuadrones (Squadron) 122 based at Torrejon and given serial number C.12-40. It was one of 4 F-4Cs sent as attrition replacements. The last F-4C was withdrawn from EdA front-line service in April of 1989 when they were replaced by F-18 Hornets.
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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