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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
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
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Stock#HA1974+
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialNo
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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-Bomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.