Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4501 Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle Diecast Model USAF 391st FS Bold Tigers, #90-0233, Bagram AB, Afghanistan, 2012 |
1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle | | 10.75" | | 7.25" |
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle AF 90-0233 c/n 1163/E135 was the first F-15E powered by the new P&W F-100-PW-229 engines. The 391st FS “Bold Tigers” took part in WWII, Vietnam and was deactivated in 1990. The unit was reactivated in 1992 and equipped with the F-15E and flew during “Operation Enduring Freedom”, “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. In 2006 the 391st were the first unit to operate the F-15E from Bagram AB, Afghanistan. The 391st calls Mountain Home AFB, Idaho home and is the largest FS in the USAF with 24 F-15E.
Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master’s 1:72 scale F-15 is produced with a high metal content using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. The model features near seamless construction as seen on all Hobby Master products, and this is particularly evident with the tight-fitting conformal fuel tanks present on the F-15E variant. Separate open and closed canopy and speed brakes are included, yielding uncompromising detail that functional hinges would lack at this scale. Other fine features include a detailed cockpit interior, a variety of ordnance and drop tanks appropriate to the paint-scheme and landing gear that constructed as completed subassemblies for easy installation.
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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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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