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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA19072
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II Diecast Model
IIAF, #2-434, Iran, 1970sLimited Edition
1:72 ScaleLengthWidthMcDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II10.5"6.25"
In the 1970s, the Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF) operated the RF-4E Phantom II, a reconnaissance variant of the versatile F-4 Phantom. These aircraft were equipped with advanced cameras and sensors for strategic reconnaissance missions, vital for gathering intelligence across Iran\'s vast terrain and beyond. The RF-4Es were part of Iran\'s modernization efforts, enhancing its surveillance and intelligence capabilities during a time of regional tension. Pilots trained extensively to master low-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance techniques, which allowed them to evade enemy radar. The IIAF\'s use of the RF-4E underscored its commitment to modern air capabilities before the 1979 revolution.
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996.
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Hobby Master\'s 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines\' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series 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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