HOBBY MASTER 1/72 USAF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CONVAIR F-102 DELTA DAGGER 57-0907 (HA3114)
$169.00 (Ex Tax: $153.64)
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Description
Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 USAF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CONVAIR F-102 DELTA DAGGER 57-0907 (HA3114) by Hobbymaster.
The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was designed to be an interceptor aircraft and act as the core of USAF air defenses in the late 1950s. The F-102 first appeared in service in 1956 with the task to intercept Soviet bombers. The official name for the F-102 was “Delta Dagger” but the most common term used was “Deuce”. There was 889 F-102As manufactured when production ended in September 1958.
The maiden flight of the F-102 took place on October 24, 1953 and became operational in 1956. Designed as the world’s first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor as well as the USAF’s first delta-wing. F-102A Delta Dagger 57-0907 was produced in 1957 and was assigned to the USAF 460th FIS as the commander’s aircraft from 1958-1962. After that it spent time with the 4780th ADW, California ANG 196th FIS before being stored in 1971 at AMARC. In 1981 the aircraft was converted to a PQM-102B drone #841.
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 | 29cm |
| Wingspan | 16cm |
| Aircraft Family | CONVAIR F-102 DELTA DAGGER |
| Registration | 57-0907 |
| Brand | HOBBY MASTER |
| Model Manufacturer | HOBBY MASTER |
| Vehicle Manufacturer | CONVAIR |
