Hobby Master: 1/72 F-4E Phantom II (McDonnell Douglas) – Diecast Model
The F-4E variant was an improved version of the C/D with an elongated nose and compact radar. These two things made it possible to install a 20mm M61A1 6 barrel 640 round Vulcan gun pod in the nose. The F-4E was the most produced variant with 1387 aircraft being made over its 12 year production period. The “E” also equipped more air forces than any other variant of the Phantom II.
The 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron “The Black Knights of Keflavik” were based at NAS Keflavik, Iceland from 1954 until March 1, 1995 when the 57th was inactivated. In 1973 the 57th FIS received the first of their F-4C’s with F-4E’s going to Vietnam. In March 1978 the 57th FIS began trading the F-4C variant for 12 newer F-4E’s. In 1984 it was announced that the 57th FIS would receive the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. 66–0300 was sold to Turkey with a look alike in a Keflavik hangar.
Features:
- True 1/72 scale.
- Professionally painted.
- All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
- Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.
- Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.
- Loads of optional armament provided.
- Canopy can be displayed open or closed.
- Pilot figures included.
- Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
Specifics:
- Scale: 1:72
- Aircraft Type: Fixed Wing
- Era: Modern