AV-8B Harrier II Plus VMA-231 Cherry Point MCAS Hobby Master HA2619 Scale 1:72

Hobby Master 1:72 Scale Air Power Collection AV-8B Harrier II Plus VMA-231 Cherry Point MCAS Hobby Master HA2619 Scale 1:72 Hobby Master Iten number: HA2619 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. USMC aviation can trace its beginning to 1912 with VMA-231 beginning as 1st Division, Squadron 1 February 8, 1919. 1921 they became the First Air Squadron “Ace of Spades”. The ace is the first card in a suit, the A in the top left stands for Air and the S in the bottom right stands for Squadron. AV-8B Harrier II 164562 first flew January 15, 1994 and was delivered to VMA-223 January 31, 1994 and transferred to VMA-231. In 2012 the aircraft was painted to celebrate “Marine Aviation Centennial”. Specifications for the AV-8B+ (Harrier II Plus) Developed by - Boeing, BAE Systems, and Rolls Royce Operators – USMC, Italian Navy, Spanish Navy 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)