Description

Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON ZJ914 (HA6613) by Hobbymaster.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine multi-role fighter built by a European consortium made up of the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. With 4 countries involved it is necessary to have what they call Tranches (similar to contracts) that are broken down into batches and blocks. The development of the Eurofighter began in 1983 with the prototype maiden flight of the Eurofighter taking place on March 27, 1994. The first fully equipped Tranche 2 Instrumented Production Aircraft (IPA7) took to the skies on January 16, 2008.

Prior to 2019 RAF IX(B) Squadron had been equipped with the Tornado with the task of air defence of the Northern UK. In the same year the unit was disbanded and immediately reorganized as the first RAF Aggressor Squadron flying the Eurofighter Typhoon. Based at Lossiemouth, Scotland the unit continued to display the Bat on the tail and scheme became known as the “Batman painting”. ZJ914 was the first aircraft to receive the “Aggressor scheme”. Along with the “Aggressor role the squadron is also responsible for Quick Reaction Alert.

 

This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Corgi, Gemini Jets, JC Wings, Witty Wings, Century Wings, NG Models and Aviation72.

 

Includes display stand.

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 28 × 28 × 10 cm
Length

22cm

Wingspan

15cm

Aircraft Family

EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON

Registration

ZJ914

Brand

HOBBY MASTER

Model Manufacturer

HOBBY MASTER