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F-15C Eagle "WA 517"57th Wing 65th Aggressor Sqn 2012 HA4557 Scale 1:72
F-15C Eagle "WA 517"57th Wing 65th Aggressor Sqn 2012 Hobby Master HA4557 Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master warbird
Highly detailed Hobby Master warbird
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F-15C Eagle "WA 517"57th Wing 65th Aggressor Sqn 2012 Hobby Master HA4557 Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master warbird
Item#: HA4557
Scale: 1:72
In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle entered service. The "E" entered service in 1989. The F-15 was the first dedicated USAF air superiority fighter since the F-86 Sabre.
The 65th Aggressor Squadron was activated in October 1975 at Nellis AFB, Nevada but was disbanded in 1989 only to be reactivated in 2005 equipped the squadron with F-15C and D. At full strength the 65th AGRS had an inventory of 19 F-15C and F-15D Eagles. On September 26, 2014 the 65th AGRS was once again subject to budget cuts and disbanded. F-15C 78-0517 c/n 504 was transferred the 422nd Test & Evaluation Sqn/53rd Test & Evaluation Group also located at Nellis AFB.
Specifications for the McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) F-15 Eagle
Role
C – Single-seat, all-weather, air-superiority fighter - 483 built
D – Dual-seat variant of the C – 92 built
E – Dual-seat, all-weather, multi-role strike fighter - 237 built
Additional Info
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Stock#HA4557
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftF-15 (Eagle)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter-Bomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.