Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2636
BAe EAV-8B Matador II Plus Diecast Model
Armada Espanola, #01-916, RAF Fairford, England, RIAT 2023 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| BAe EAV-8B Matador II Plus | | 7.75" | | 5" |
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In 2023, the Armada Espanola participated in the Royal International Air Tattoo with an EAV-8B Matador II, the Spanish Navy designation for the AV-8B Harrier II Plus. Operated by the 9th Squadron from Rota Naval Base, the aircraft demonstrated Spain's carrier capable vertical and short takeoff combat capability. The EAV-8B featured modern radar, advanced avionics, and the ability to conduct air defense and strike missions from the amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I. Its appearance at RIAT highlighted the Harrier's unique operational flexibility and showcased continued Spanish naval aviation participation in multinational airpower events and demonstrations.
Designed to meet a NATO specification for a light tactical support fighter that was also capable of Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL), the Harrier first flew in 1960. This unique aircraft has the distinction of being the only successful V/STOL design out of the many that were put forth during the 1960s. There are four different versions of the Harrier, which uses thrust vectoring to achieve V/STOL: the first generation Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the Naval strike/air defense BAE Sea Harrier, the US AV-8B Harrier II variant and the British BAE Harrier II. The Harrier was produced between 1969 and 2003. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Harrier is a very well-executed model designed with great attention to detail and constructed almost entirely from diecast metal, with only a small amount of plastic. The configurable canopy provides an unobstructed view of the unusually detailed instrument panel. The turbofan can be clearly seen inside the engine intake, the elevators rotate in unison, and there are four independently positionable engine exhaust ports with small vectoring ports at the rear and on the wingtips. The series includes the US AV-8B variant and the UK GR.Mk 9, and each release features a variety of removable fuel tanks and ordnance.
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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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