Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2830
Lockheed F-22J Raptor Diecast Model
JASDF 3rd Hikotai, #37-8322, Japan, Fantasy Aircraft | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-22J Raptor | | 10.25" | | 7.5" |
Since its creation in 1954, the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has had a long history of purchasing state-of-the-art military aircraft from the United States, including the F-4 Phantom II and F-15 Eagle. Japan has long shown interest in advanced stealth fighters like the F-22, however Japan never acquired the aircraft due to export restrictions. Although the JASDF never purchased the F-22, this model asks the question: What might a Japanese Raptor look like? Wearing the blue camouflage colors typical of JASDF aircraft, this model represents a ficticious F-22J Raptor.
Designed to meet a US Air Force requirement for an Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) to replace the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 was first flown on September 29th, 1990. The USAF's ATF program aimed to produce a fifth-generation air superiority fighter that would be better matched against emerging new aircraft such as the Su-27 Flanker. The F-22 uses stealth technology and can function in air superiority, ground attack, intelligence and electronic warfare roles. Despite its capabilities, the F-22 program was relatively short-lived; by 2010 its high cost coupled with the development of the F-35 (a more versatile and less expensive aircraft) led to a cessation of F-22 production funding. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-22 Raptor is constructed almost entirely in diecast metal with near-seamless construction. The cockpit has an articulating hinged smoke-colored canopy that closes with almost no visible gap and opens to reveal a detailed interior with side-mounted fly-by-wire joystick, throttle controls, ejection seat and pad-printed digital display screens. The stabilators are movable, and the under-wing mounted fuel tanks are removable. The landing gear are constructed as complete subassemblies for quick configuration, and a full complement of configurable ordnance exposes structural details when configured in the deployed position.
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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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