1/72 Hobby Master HA19034, McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II, VF-114 Aardvarks

Description: 1/72 Hobby Master No: HA19034McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II 157245US Navy, VF-114 “Aardvarks”USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), West Pac-Viet Nam, 1972 NEW: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged diecast pre-built model. Scale: 1/72 Kit Number: HA19034 (Out of Production…Highly Sought After by Collectors) True 1/72 scale Professionally paintedGreat attention to detailAll markings are Tampoed (pad applied)Option to display the model on a stand that is providedModel can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positionsCanopy can be displayed open or closedPilot figure includedExtremely heavy metal with a minimum of plasticHighly collectable Arguably one of the finest combat fighters of the 20th Century, the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II series was produced in larger numbers since the end of World War 2 than any other Western fighter of the time. The Phantom II grew into an all-around performer and went on to serve with the USAF, USN and USMC (concurrently - the first American aircraft to do so) - and some 11 other nations around the world. The aircraft served American forces in the Vietnam Conflict and was pressed into service in the Persian Gulf War of 1991. Though widely retired from most national air forces, some continue to serve today - some 50 years after production had initially begun. The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better engine that required a longer afterburner nozzle. One of the most noticeable changes to the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to- air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in South East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat. VF-114 “Aardvarks” The VF-114 “Aardvarks” squadron was deployed to Vietnam from February 1972 until December 1972. F-4J 157245 was delivered to the USN on September 24, 1972 and was assigned to VF-114 “Aardvarks”. On May 6, 1972 2 VF-114 aircraft encountered 4 MiG-21s and after a lot of maneuvering both F-4s downed a MiG-21. One of the F-4Js was 157245. This aircraft spent 6 years with VF-114 Specifications for the McDonnell Douglas F- 4J Phantom II Role - Air superiority fighter and air-to-ground attack Total Aircraft Manufactured - (522) F-4J Models out of 5,195 total number built (all variants) Manufacturer - McDonnell-Douglas Crew - (2) Pilot and Weapon Systems Officers (WSOs) Dimensions:Maximum Length - 58 ft 3.75 inHeight - 16 ft 3 inWingspan - 38 ft 5 inWing Area - 530 sq ft Weights:Empty - 30,770 lbs Gross - 46,833 lbsCombat - 41,399 lbsMaximum Takeoff - 58,000 lbs Powerplant: Engines - (2) General Electric J79-GE-8B/8C/10 afterburning turbojet enginesDry Thrust Per Engine - 11,870 lb stAfterburner Thrust Per Engine - 17,900 lb st with afterburners Fuel:Maximum internal fuel - Fuselage tanks 1,347 US gallons, 630 gallons of fuel in internal wing tanksExternal fuel load - 3,317 US gal. 600 US gal in a centerline tank, 370 US gal in each of two tanks that could be carried underneath the outer under wing pylons. Performance:Maximum Speed - 1,584 mph at 48,000 ft. (Mach 2.4), 875 mph at sea level (Mach 1.15)Cruising Speed - 585 mphLanding speed - 158 mphInitial Climb Rate - 41,250 fpmService Ceiling - 70,000 ftCombat Ceiling - 54,700 ftCombat range - 596 miles Maximum range - 1,956 miles with maximum external fuel Armament: Fixed - NoneDisposable (Air to Air) - (4) AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active radar homing air-to-air missiles in semi- recessed slots in the fuselage belly. (2) to (4) AIM-9 Sidewinder infra-red homing air-to-air missiles carried under the wings on the inboard pylons Disposable (Air to Ground) - Maximum offensive load of up to 16,000 lbs carried on the centerline and 4 under wing hard points SHIPPING & HANDLING IN THE U.S. U.S. contiguous 48 States All items are shipped insured. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS … All packages are shipped through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program. All Duties, Taxes and Customs Fees imposed by your country are your responsibility and are not estimated into the shipping cost. NO EXCEPTIONS! “I Combine Shipping When Possible!” PAYMENTSPayment is due within 3 days after auctions ends. If you need extra time to pay, please notify me so arrangements can be made. “Thank You For Stopping By To View My Listings!” _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 189.95 USD

Location: Sugar Grove, Illinois

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