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TF-15 Eagle “Bicentennial” Hobby Master HA4512 Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master warbird
TF-15 Eagle “Bicentennial” Hobby Master HA4512 Scale 1:72
TF-15 Eagle “Bicentennial” Hobby Master HA4512 Scale 1:72
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Highly detailed Hobby Master warbird
TF-15 Eagle “Bicentennial” Hobby Master HA4512 Scale 1:72
Item#: HA4512
Scale: 1:72
During the 1960’s and in Vietnam the U.S. military realized the F-4 Phantom II was barely able to
cope with the Soviet aircraft and began looking for a newer faster and air dominance aircraft. The
Air Force rejected the F-14 and a contract was awarded to McDonnell Douglas to produce the
required aircraft. With this came the birth of the TF-15A Eagle. The first TF-15A delivered to an
operational unit was 73-0108 for the 555th TFTS/58th TTW. Depending on the source there
were between 58 and 62 TF-15A/F-15B’s built.
The F-15B was originally designated McDonnell Douglas TF-15A in the early 1970’s. Aircraft 71-
0291 was the second two-seater variant produced. It made its first flight on October 18, 1973 and
was re-designated an F-15B on December 1, 1977. Over time the aircraft was used to develop
the FAST PACK (conformal fuel tanks) used on the F-15E and made world-wide sales tours. One
stop in 1976 was the Farnborough Air Show wearing a paint scheme to celebrate the 1976
American Bicentennial. 71-0291’s career ended as a Battle Damage Repair trainer.
McDonnell Douglas TF-15A renamed F-15B specifications
Role – Two-Seat Trainer
First Flight TF-15A – July 1973
First Flight 71-0291 – October 18, 1973
Production F-15B Formerly TF-15A – 61 Built between 1972/1979
Additional Info
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Stock#HA4512
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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-Bomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.