1/72 Hobby Master HA19050, McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II, German Luftwaffe

Description: 1/72 Hobby Master Air Power Series No: HA19050RF-4E Phantom II “Norm 83A” 35+67 AufklG 52, Luftwaffe Leck Air Base, Germany, 1992 NEW: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged diecast pre-built model. Scale: 1/72 Kit Number: HA19050 (Out of Production…Highly Sought After by Collectors) True 1/72 scale Professionally painted Great attention to detail All markings are Tampoed (pad applied) Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positionsOption to display the model on a stand that is providedHighly collectable U.S. contiguous 48 States All items are shipped insured Arguably one of the finest combat fighters of the 20th Century, the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II series was produced in larger numbers since the end of World War 2 than any other Western fighter of the time. The Phantom II grew into an all-around performer and went on to serve with the USAF, USN and USMC (concurrently - the first American aircraft to do so) - and some 11 other nations around the world. The aircraft served American forces in the Vietnam Conflict and was pressed into service in the Persian Gulf War of 1991. Though widely retired from most national air forces, some continue to serve today - some 50 years after production had initially begun. The McDonnell Douglas RF-4E is the only variant of the Phantom, that was never operated by the USAF. In a modified nose, the RF-4E carried a variety of forward, down and side-looking cameras. These cameras had the capability to develop film in-flight and eject it for use by field commanders. Podded RADAR units could be attached to the center-line pylon and under-wing pylons. Germany was the largest export customer for the RF-4E, with Iran being the next. A secondary ground-attack capability was added by Germany to their RF-4E fleet. Israel added locally-built avionics and sensors to their RF-4E’s. Iranian RF-4E’s were cannibalized to keep other F-4E’s serviceable after the arms embargo was imposed. Greece obtained many of their RF-4E’s by way of Germany, in addition to eight examples which were purchased new. Japan retrofitted eight license-built Mitsubishi F-4EJ to RF-4E(J) standard. West German RF-4E PhantomThe West German Luftwaffe was the RF-4E’s largest customer. The first RF-4Es were ordered by the West German Luftwaffe in January of 1969. German industry participated in the production of some major subcomponents as well as certain US-built items which were deemed too sensitive for export. The RF-4Es carried a Fairchild KS-87B or KS-72 camera in bay number 1. Bay number 2 could carry three KS-87s or, alternatively, pairs of KS-72 or KS-87 cameras. The third bay carries one KA-91 or a KS-55A or two KS-87 cameras. Alternatively, KC-1 or T-11 mapping cameras could be installed. For night missions, the RF-4E carries photoflash cartridges which are ejected upwards from locations in the rear fuselage. Sensors include the AAS-18A infrared reconnaissance system an improved UPD-4 side looking radar, and (for Luftwaffe aircraft) an advanced Goodyear UPD-4 side-looking radar system mounted in a centerline pod. Luftwaffe RF-4Es were equipped with an air-to-ground datalink system and have the ability to develop film in flight and eject it for real-time evaluation by battlefield commanders. The first RF-4E for Germany (USAF serial number 69-7448) flew on September 15, 1970. Luftwaffe service began on January 20, 1971, with the initial unit being Aufklarungeschwader 51 “Immelmann” (AKG 51) based at Bremgarten. Other RF-4E aircraft equipped AKG 52 at Leck from September 17, 1971. A total of 88 RF-4Es were delivered to the Luftwaffe. They carried the USAF serials 69-7448/7535. The Luftwaffe serials were 3501/3588. Under the Peace Trout program, a Luftwaffe RF-4E was fitted with an electronic intelligence (ELINT) system based on the APR-39 in place of the nose-mounted cameras. It could be recognized by the presence of a distinctive bulge underneath the forward camera access door. In 1978, the Luftwaffe decided that it might be a good idea to give its reconnaissance RF-4Es a secondary ground attack capability. In a program finished in 1982, all serving Luftwaffe RF-4Es were fitted by Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) with a weapons delivery system. They were provided with hardpoints and wiring for underwing weapons pylons. A weapons aiming sight was fitted for the pilot, with weapons selection switches being provided in both the front and rear cockpits. Up to six British-built Hunting BL-755 cluster bomb units could be carried, or up to 5000 pounds of other ordnance. At the same time, the RF-4Es were upgraded with newer cameras and were fitted with Tracor AN/ALE-40 chaff dispensers. Luftwaffe RF-4Es were scheduled to leave active service sometime during 1993/94. AKG-51’s RF-4Es were to be replaced by Panavia Tornadoes, and AKG-52 was to be disbanded altogether. RF-4E “Norm 83A” 35+67RF-4E “Norm 83A” 35+67 was manufactured as 69-7514 MSN 4155 in 1969 and between 1971 and 1972 the Bundeswehr replaced their RF-104Gs with 44 RF-4Es. Now with the Bundeswehr the aircraft became 35+67 assigned to AufklG 52 (reconnaissance squadron 52). AG 52 was established at Erding in 1959, and moved to Leck / Stadum in 1964. On December 15, 1993 AG 52 was deactivated and along with other aircraft 35+67 was sold to Turkey where it flew with 113 Filo until 2009 when it was stored. Specifications for the McDonnell Douglas RF- 4E Phantom II Role - Air Recon fighter Total Aircraft Manufactured - (503) RF-4E Models out of 5,195 total number built (all variants) Manufacturer - McDonnell-Douglas Crew - (2) Pilot and Weapons Systems Officer nicknamed “Wizzo” (WSO) Dimensions:Maximum Length - 63 ft 0 inHeight - 16 ft 6 inWingspan - 38 ft 5 inWing Area - 530 sq ft Weights:Empty - 29,535 lbs Gross - 40,562 lbsCombat - 38,019 lbsMaximum Takeoff - 61,651 lbs Powerplant: Engines - (2) General Electric J79-GE-17 afterburning turbojet enginesDry Thrust Per Engine - 11,870 lb stAfterburner Thrust Per Engine - 17,900 lb st with afterburners Fuel:Maximum internal fuel - Fuselage tanks 1,364 US gallons (up to block 40) and 1,225 US gallons (from block 41 on). Additional - 630 gallons of fuel in internal wing tanksExternal fuel load - 600 US gallons centerline tank Additional - 370 US gallons tanks under each wing attached to the outer pylon Total fuel load - 3,334 US gallons (up to block 40) or 3,195 US gallons (from block 41 on) Performance:Maximum Speed - 1,430 mph at 36,000 ft (Mach 2.21) 914 mph at sea level (Mach 1.19)Cruising Speed - 585 mphLanding speed - 158 mphInitial Climb Rate - 61,400 fpmService Ceiling - 62,250 ftCombat Ceiling - 59,600 ftCombat range - 595 miles Maximum range - 1,885 miles with maximum external fuel Armament: Fixed - NoneDisposable (Air to Air) - (4) AIM-9 Sidewinders Disposable (Air to Ground) - Up to (6) British-built Hunting BL-755 cluster bomb units could be carried, or up to 5000 pounds of other ordnance. Plus - Photo and radar recon packages SHIPPING & HANDLING IN THE U.S. U.S. contiguous 48 States All items are shipped insured. 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Location: Chicago, Illinois

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