McDonald Douglas F-4J Phantom II VF-92 “Silver Kings” NG211 USS Constellation 1972, 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 The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber originally developed for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. It first entered service in 1960 with the U.S. Navy. Proving highly adaptable, it was also adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force, and by the mid-1960s had become a major part of their air arms. The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in Southeast Asia. In mid-1970s the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat. This highly detailed Hobby Master model is a replica of a McDonnel Douglas F-4J Phantom II (Bureau Number 157269), assigned to US Navy Fighter Squadron 92 (VF-92) as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 aboard USS Constellation May 10, 1972.  The VF-92 “Silver Kings” was originally formed on March 23, 1952, and ten years later re-designated VF-54 that lasted one year when they once again became VF-92. The VF-92 “Silver Kings” sailed onboard the USS Constellation from October 1971 to June 30, 1972. On May 10, 1972, F-4J #157269, flown by LCDR James McDevitt and Lt. Curt Dose, shot down a Vietnam People’s Air Force MiG-21 with an AIM-9 Sidewinder. The squadron shot down seven MiG’s on that day. On June 1, 1984, this aircraft was destroyed in an air collision with another F-4. As with most Hobby Master models this F-4J 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. F-4J Specifications : Dimensions     Length: 17.7m   Height: 4.7m   Wingspan: 11.6m   Wingarea: 49.2 sq m No. of Engines: 2 Powerplant : General Electric J79-GE-10 (A/B 17,900Lb/8,119Kg) Performance     Range: 2,222 km   Cruise Speed: 908 km/h   Max Speed: 2,299 km/h   Climb: 12,572 m/min   Ceiling: 16,672 m