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F-4B Phantom II VF-143, NAVY USS Constellation 1967 HA1969 Hobby Master HA1969 1:72
Hobby Master Air Power series
F-4B Phantom II VF-143, NAVY USS Constellation 1967 HA1969 Hobby Master
Item: HA1969
Scale 1:72
F-4B Phantom II VF-143, NAVY USS Constellation 1967 HA1969 Hobby Master
Item: HA1969
Scale 1:72
Details
Hobby Master Air Power series
F-4B Phantom II VF-143, NAVY USS Constellation 1967 HA1969 Hobby Master
Item: HA1969
Scale 1:72
True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Canopies can be displayed open or closed
Crew figures
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
One of the most famous and easily recognized fighter aircraft of the post-WWII era was the
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II. This aircraft was developed as a private venture by the aircraft
company but was soon ordered by the USN as a carrier-based attack aircraft. Its first flight took
place on May 27, 1958 and it entered active service in December 1960. It wasn’t long after the
F-4B appeared that a fly-off was set up with USAF front-line fighters. It was no contest, the F-4
performed so well that the USAF ordered their own variant, the F-4C. As time went on, the F-4
evolved into well over a dozen variants.
VF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” adopted their insignia in 1953. One of several stories goes that the
squadron commander’s wife said the insignia reminded her of a pukin’ dog which the pilots
liked so the named was born. The second unit to be named VF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs” came about
on June 20, 1962 and was equipped with F4H-1 Phantom II (later re-designated F-4B Phantom
II). F-4B 151444 was one of the B variants that were upgraded to N’s and joined the USN in
1973.
Specification of the F-4B Phantom II
Number of “B” variant built for USN and USMC - 649
Engines – 2 x General Electric J79-GE-8A/-8B/-8C turbojets, 10,900 lb.s.t. dry, 17,000 lb.s.t.
with afterburner
Performance
Maximum speed
@ Sea level - 845 mph
@ 48,000 ft - 1,485 mph
Initial climb rate - 28,000 fpm
Service ceiling - 62,000 ft
Combat ceiling - 56,850 ft.
Combat range
Normal - 400 miles
Maximum range – 2,300 miles with maximum fuel load
Weights
Empty - 28,000 pounds
Gross - 44,600 pounds
Combat - 38,500 pounds
Maximum take-off - 54,600 pounds
Dimensions
Wingspan - 38 ft 5 in
Wing area - 530 sq. ft
Length - 58 ft 3.75 in
Height - 16 ft 3 in
Additional Info
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Stock#HA1969
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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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EraVietnam
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AircraftF-4 (Phantom)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.