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F-15DJ Eagle Japan Self Defense JASDF HA4510 Hobby Master 1:72
Hobby Master Die Cast model, Air Power series
F-15DJ Eagle Japan Self Defense JASDF
“82-8065,” 204th Squadron, 83rd AG, JASDF,
Naha Air Base
Scale: 1:72
Item: HA4510
F-15DJ Eagle Japan Self Defense JASDF
“82-8065,” 204th Squadron, 83rd AG, JASDF,
Naha Air Base
Scale: 1:72
Item: HA4510
Details
Hobby Master Die Cast model, Air Power series
F-15DJ Eagle Japan Self Defense JASDF
“82-8065,” 204th Squadron, 83rd AG, JASDF,
Naha Air Base
Scale: 1:72
Item: HA4510
Professionally painted.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampered (pad applied).
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.
McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ 82-8065 was one of the six aircraft sent to the Hiko Kyodotai, an
aggressor squadron based at Nyutabaru. The Mitsubishi T-2s had low power and
non-acceptable accident rate so it was decided to replace them with the F-15DJ. Aircraft from this
unit wore a cobra head painted on it. This F-15DJ eventually was reassigned to the 204
Hikotai/83 Kokotai that had been based at Hyakuri but in 2009 swapped bases with the 302
Hikotai. 204 Hikotai now operates out of Naha AB, Okinawa.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA4510
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialN/A
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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 / Interception
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CountryJapan
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.