Black Sheep Marines AV-8B Harrier II Plus VMA-214 MCAS Yuma AZ Hobby Master HA2618 Scale 1:72

Hobby Master 1:72 Scale Air Power Collection Marines AV-8B Harrier II Plus VMA-214 MCAS Yuma March 2010 Hobby Master HA2618 Scale 1:72 AV-8B Harrier II Plus Marines VMA-214, MCAS Yuma, March 2010 Black Sheep Yuma Arizona Hobby Master Iten number: HA2618 1:72 Scale Die-cast metal. Superb detailing in 1/72 scale. Pre-painted with pad applied markings. Fully assembled. Weapons that are not permanently attached. Comes with crew figure. Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down. Minimum use of plastic. The AV-8B II + is the second generation of Harriers. Using its VSTOL (Vertical and Short Take Off Landing) abilities the Harrier is capable of using almost any surface to attack and destroy air or ground targets. Armed with conventional or specific weapons the AV-8B II + can be used in offensive or defensive roles. Now with air-borne radar the AV-8B II + can deliver its ordnance day or night. The AV-8B II + can be air refueled allowing it to be deployed for extended periods. AV-8B 162731 was delivered to VMA-542 in 1986 and later assigned to VMA-331 “Bumble Bees” then in the 1990s went to VMAT-203. In January 2000 work was completed on the 31st remanufactured jet by using the wings, tail and a few other components from 162731 and joining them with a new fuselage, engine and other parts to create AV8 Harrier II + 165421. In February 2000 the new jet was delivered to VMA-214 “Black Sheep” of Pappy Boyington fame based at MCAS Yuma, Arizona. Specifications for the AV-8B+ (Harrier II Plus) Developed by - Boeing, BAE Systems, and Rolls Royce Operators – USMC, Italian Navy, Spanish Navy Crew – (1) pilot Performance Powerplant – (1) Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-61 (F402-RR-408) (Mk 105) vectored-thrust turbofan engine, 23,500 lbf (105 kN) Maximum speed @ sea level - .89 Mach (662 mph) (1,070 km/h) Range – 1,200 nm (1,400 mi) (2,200 km) Combat radius - 300 nmi (556 km) Ferry range - 1,800 nmi (3,300 km) Rate of climb - 14,700 ft/min (4,485 m/min) Dimensions Length - 46 ft 4 in (14.12 m) Wingspan - 30 ft 4 in (9.25 m) Height - 11 ft 8 in (3.55 m) Wing area - 243.4 ft² (22.61 m²)