Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2413
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot Diecast Model
Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, #27, Cuba, 1959 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot | | 6" | | 5.5" |
On January 1, 1959 when Cuban President Batista was overthrown by Fidel Castro’s Cuban Revolution forces the Fuerza Aérea Revolucionara (Revolutionary Air Force) was formed. After the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 the name was changed to Air Defense Anti Revolutionary Armed Forces (DAAFAR) in 1963. The role of the DAAFAR was to protect Cuban airspace, support the Cuban army and navy. New Years Day 1962 Cuba revealed about 60 fighter aircraft they had received from Russia. U.S. Intelligence estimated these 60 aircraft were comprised of MiG-15bis, MiG-17s and a small number of MiG-19s. These fighters were retired in 1991 but the Escuela de Aviacion Militar continued to use the trainers until 1998.
Designed to meet a Soviet Air Force requirement for a high-performance jet fighter, the MiG-15 was first flown on December 30, 1947. The MiG-15 was used by several communist nations-including the USSR and North Korea-and was one of the first truly successful swept-wing fighters. It could shoot down heavy bombers and could climb faster and higher than its American rival, the F-86. Fortunately for the F-86, it also turned poorly and had high mach instability, which limited it as a dogfighter. It was poorly matched with the F-86 but excelled in its role as a bomber interceptor, frequently preventing B-29s from operating during the day. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale MiG-15 has a near-seamless construction, exceptionally crisp panel lines and just the right number of features. The canopy slides open or can be removed for an unobstructed view of the cockpit interior, highly detailed dials and gauges, control stick and side panel equipment. Three cannon pods below the nose house 23mm and 37mm cannons, each fitted with separately applied barrels. The air intake separator has transparent headlights, and most releases feature configurable speed brakes. The solid metal wing has configurable flaps that expose internal structural detail when deployed and exceptionally detailed landing gear struts and actuator arms.
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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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