USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72
USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72

USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation HA1974 1:72

Highly detailed Die Cast Metal Military Hobby Master Air Power Series
USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72
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Highly detailed Die Cast Metal Military Hobby Master Air Power Series USAF F-4J Phantom II "Showtime 112" VF-96 USS Constellation 1972 HA1974 1:72 On display in the San Diego Air & Space Museum Country: USAF Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Hobby Master Item#: HA1974 Signature Scale: 1:72 The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better engine that required a longer afterburner nozzle. One of the most noticeable changes to the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft in South East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat. VF-96 “Fighting Falcons” on board the USS Constellation deployed to Vietnam from October 1971 until July 1972. While there F-4J 157267 “Showtime 112” crewed by Lt. Randall “Duke” Cunningham and LTJG William “Willie” Driscoll shot down their first two MiG’s. On January 19, 1972 they shot down a MiG-21 over North Vietnam followed by a MiG-17 on May 8, 1972. 157267 was later upgraded to an “S” variant and in 1984 was sent to MASDC but later went on display at the San Diego Air Museum. Specification for the F- 4J Performance Engines: 2 X General Electric J79-GE-8B/8C/10 turbojets, 11,870 lb.s.t dry, 17,900 lb. s.t. with afterburner. (lb.s.t. - Pounds Static Thrust) Maximum speed: 1,584 mph at 48,000 ft. (Mach 2.4), 875 mph at sea level (Mach 1.15) Initial climb rate: 41,250 fpm. Service ceiling: 70,000 ft. Combat ceiling: 54,700 ft. Combat range: 596 miles, maximum range 1,956 miles with maximum external fuel. Weights 30,770 lbs empty. 46,833 lbs gross. 41,399 lbs combat weight. Dimensions Wingspan: 38 ft. 5 in. Wing area: 530 square ft. Length: 58 ft. 3.75 in. Height: 16 ft. 3 in.
Additional Info
  • Stock#
    HA1974+
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Country of Manufacture
  • Scale
    1:72
  • Material
    No
  • Aircraft Type
    Fixed-Winged
  • Era
    Vietnam
  • Aircraft
    F-4 (Phantom)
  • Propulsion
    Jet-Powered
  • Role
    Fighter-Bomber
  • Country
    United States
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