ACADEMY 12133 1/32 USAF F-4E Phantom II "Vietnam War"
Model Kit
The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom is a long-range, twin-engine, two-seater multi-role fighter designed for operations in difficult weather conditions. The flight of the prototype took place on May 27, 1958, and serial production began in 1961. Originally, the F-4 was intended only as a stormtrooper, but from 1955 on, the design work went towards meeting the US Navy's need for a new on-board fighter. The F-4 Phantom turned out to be a very successful machine, produced in several versions, exported to many countries and produced under license. The first versions are models from A to D intended for fighter-bombers. The next version is the F-4E, produced since 1967 as a long-range fighter. Reconnaissance versions were also created: RF-4B, RF-4C and RF-4E. The latest versions are the F-4F and F-4G Wild Weasel - these are electronic warfare planes and designed to fight the enemy radars. The F-4 took part in the Vietnam War, the conflicts in the Middle East (1967, 1973) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). In total, 5,057 F-4 Phantom aircraft were built.
FEATURES:
- Accurately detailed cockpit and landing gear
- Various air-to-air weapons
- Some metal parts
- Contains seven marking options including USAF, ROKAF, and JASDF
- Highly detailed TISEO and various antennas
- Markings for 7 versions:
- USAF The 388th TFW 469th TFS F-4E "Iceman 03' 67-0283 1972
- USAF The 388th TFW 469th TFS F-4E 67-0283 1970's
- ROKAF F-4E 67-0283 1970's
- USAF The 52nd TFW 480th TFS F-4E 74-1645 1986
- USAF The 51st CW(T) F-4E 68-0453 DAEGU AB 1980's
- JASDF The 6th Air Wing 303rd SQ F-4EJ 47-8335, mid 1980's
- JASDF The 6th Air Wing 303rd SQ F-4EJ 37-8313, mid 1980's