Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4329
North American F-86F Sabre Diecast Model
IIAF Golden Crown, Nader Jahanbani, Iran, 1961 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-86F Sabre | | 6.75" | | 6.25" |
The Golden Crown was Iran's first national aerobatics display team and part of the former Imperial Iranian Air Force from 1958 to 1979. In 1958, fourteen Iranian pilots were sent to Furstenfeldbruck Air Base, Germany, for jet aircraft pilot training. One of the five pilots, Nader Jahanbani, happened to observe a practice session of the USAFE Skyblazers at Furstenfeldbruck. After displaying interest, Jahanbani was allowed to fly in the backseat of one of the team's F-84s during several practice demos. This inspired him to create the IIAF's own demonstration team.
Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F-86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. The Sabre's swept-wing "flying tail" configuration and a hydraulic flight-control system were some of its many firsts in technology and design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with six 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it was often pitted against the MiG-15. The Sabre pilot had to be in visual contact and within gun range of the enemy in order to attempt a shoot-down, thereby making this aircraft the last true "dogfighter" in Air Force inventory. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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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