- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts
- Display stand included interchangeable landing gear.
- Measures 9.75” L x 6.25” Wingspan
- Box dimensions: 10.25” L x 10.2” W x 3.8” D
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collector 14 years and above
One of the most famous and easily recognized fighter aircraft of the post-WWII era was the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II. This aircraft was developed as a private venture by the aircraft company but was soon ordered by the USN as a carrier-based attack aircraft. Its first flight took place on May 27, 1958 and it entered active service in December 1960. It wasn’t long after the F-4B appeared that a fly-off was set up with USAF front-line fighters. It was no contest, the F-4 performed so well that the USAF ordered their own variant, the F-4C. As time went on, the F-4 evolved into well over a dozen variants.
VF-74 “Be-Devilers” were the first USN squadron to deploy with the F-4 Phantom II. In July 1961 VF-74 traded their Douglas F4D Skyrays for the F4H-1, later to become the F-4B thereby becoming the “First In Phantom”. During the next twenty years VF-74 would fly three variants of the Phantoms 13 times on Mediterranean cruises and twice to SEA. 148390 was the 75th F-4B constructed for the USN and the USMC. The F-4B was eventually upgraded to F-4N standards.
This highly detailed Hobby Master model is a replica of a McDonnel Douglas F-4B Phantom II (Bureau Number 148390), assigned to US Navy Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) as part of Carrier Air Group 8 aboard USS Forrestal (CV-59) for a Mediterranean deployment in 1962.
As with most Hobby Master models this F-4B Phantom II, features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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F4H-1 later became the F-4B
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Number of “B” variant built for USN and USMC:
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649
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Powerplant :
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2 x General Electric J79-GE-8A/-8B/-8C turbojets, 10,900 lb.s.t. dry, 17,000 lb.s.t. with afterburner
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Performance
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Max Speed:
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@ Sea level - 845 mph
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@ 48,000 ft - 1,485 mph
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Initial climb rate:
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28,000 fpm
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Service ceiling:
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62,000 ft
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Combat Ceiling:
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56,850 ft
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Combat range
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Normal:
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400 miles
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Maximum range:
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2,300 miles with maximum fuel load
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Weights
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Empty:
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28,000 pounds
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Gross:
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44,600
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Combat:
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38,500 pounds
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Maximum take-off:
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54,600 pounds
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Dimensions
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Wingspan:
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38 ft 5 in
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Wing area:
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530 sq. ft
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Length:
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58 ft 3.75 in
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Height:
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16 ft 3 in
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Fuel
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Maximum fuel load:
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Internal in fuselage:
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1,358 U.S. Gallons
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Internal in wings:
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630 U.S. Gallons
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Total external fuel load:
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1,988 U.S. Gallons
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Maximum external fuel load
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In center-line tank under the fuselage:
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600 U.S. Gallons
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In 2 x under-wing tanks:
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740 U.S. Gallons
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Combined fuel load:
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3,328 U.S. Gallons
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Armament
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4 x AIM-7D or -7E Sparrow semi-active radar homing missiles in under-fuselage recesses
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Inner under-wing pylons could each accommodate an additional Sparrow or a pair of AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared homing missiles
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In ground attack mode, could carry up to 16,000 pounds of ordnance on centerline pylon underneath the fuselage and on four under-wing hard-points
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