HOBBY MASTER 1/72 US NAVY MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4J PHANTOM II 157299 VF-103 “SLUGGERS” (HA19015)
$179.00 (Ex Tax: $162.73)
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Description
Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 US NAVY MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4J PHANTOM II 157299 VF-103 “SLUGGERS” (HA19015) by Hobbymaster.
The final variant of the McDonnell Douglas Phantom II was the F-4J; an improved version of the F-4B and was produced for the USMC and USN. There were approximately 520 airframe built with the first operational flight taking place in 1966. The F-4J was provided with stronger landing gear and modifications to the inner wings and tail. The F-4J also received the new J79-GE-10 engines providing 17,900 lbs of thrust.
VF-103 was activated in 1952 and from 1953 until 1957 they were the “Flying Cougars” before becoming the “Sluggers”. In 1965 VF-103 received the F-4B which they flew until 1968 when the F-4J arrived. VF-103 deployed 15 times on board USS Saratoga and in 1971 sailed to the Mediterranean. In 1972 F-4J 157299 scored a victory over a MiG-21 and in 1976 was transferred to VF-11 “Red Rippers” where it was lost in 1977.
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 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 10 cm |
| Length | 26.5cm |
| Wingspan | 16cm |
| Aircraft Family | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 PHANTOM II |
| Registration | 157299 |
| Brand | HOBBY MASTER |
| Model Manufacturer | HOBBY MASTER |
| Vehicle Manufacturer | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS |
