McDonald Douglas F-4B (F4H-1) Phantom II VF-74 “Be-Devilers” USS Forrestal 1962, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

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 : F4H-1 later became the F-4B   Number of “B” variant built for USN and USMC: 649 Powerplant : 2 x General Electric J79-GE-8A/-8B/-8C turbojets, 10,900 lb.s.t. dry, 17,000 lb.s.t. with afterburner Performance Max Speed: @ Sea level - 845 mph @ 48,000 ft - 1,485 mph Initial climb rate: 28,000 fpm Service ceiling: 62,000 ft Combat Ceiling: 56,850 ft Combat range Normal: 400 miles Maximum range: 2,300 miles with maximum fuel load Weights Empty: 28,000 pounds Gross: 44,600 Combat: 38,500 pounds Maximum take-off: 54,600 pounds Dimensions Wingspan: 38 ft 5 in Wing area: 530 sq. ft Length: 58 ft 3.75 in Height: 16 ft 3 in Fuel Maximum fuel load: Internal in fuselage: 1,358 U.S. Gallons Internal in wings: 630 U.S. Gallons Total external fuel load: 1,988 U.S. Gallons Maximum external fuel load In center-line tank under the fuselage: 600 U.S. Gallons In 2 x under-wing tanks: 740 U.S. Gallons Combined fuel load: 3,328 U.S. Gallons Armament 4 x AIM-7D or -7E Sparrow semi-active radar homing missiles in under-fuselage recesses Inner under-wing pylons could each accommodate an additional Sparrow or a pair of AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared homing missiles 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