F-117A Nighthawk "Farewell" 88-0843 49th Fighter Wing April 2008 Hobby Master HA5802 Scale 1:72

F-117A Nighthawk "Farewell" April 2008 Hobby Master HA5802 Scale 1:72

F-117A Nighthawk "Farewell" 88-0843 49th Fighter Wing April 2008 Hobby Master HA5802 Scale 1:72
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
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F-117A Nighthawk "Farewell" 88-0843 49th Fighter Wing April 2008 Hobby Master HA5802 Scale 1:72 Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Hobby Master item number: HA5802 Scale 1:72 Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. In the 1970’s Soviet air defense systems improved and the U.S. realized they had to develop aircraft to counter this. Lockheed Skunk Works was tasked with the job and two aircraft were built under the code name “Have Blue” that proved stealth aircraft could be produced. As a result the F-117 Nighthawk was developed and first flew in 1981 with the first production F-117 80-10785 making its maiden flight on April 20, 1982 but it wasn’t until 1988 that the Pentagon confirmed its existence. There was only 64 F-117s built with 59 being operational. It only flew from 1983 until 2008 but most aircraft saw combat in the Gulf War and former Yugoslavia. F-117 88-0843 was the 59th and last operational F-117 to be produced making its maiden flight on May 11, 1990. The aircraft was given the name “Affectionately Christine” and during the Gulf War with the 415th TFS completed 33 combat missions. Due to airframe wear and the introduction of the F-22 Raptor the F-117 was given a special paint scheme and retired. Specifications Specifications for the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Role – Fighter/Attack First Deployment – 1982 Retired – April 22, 2008 Full Scale Development Aircraft – 5 Production Aircraft – 59 Crew – 1 Dimensions Length – 65 ft 11 in (20.09 m) Wingspan – 43 ft 4 in (13.20 m) Height – 12 ft 9 in (3.78 m)
Additional Info
  • Stock#
    HA5802
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Country of Manufacture
  • Scale
    1:72
  • Material
    No
  • Aircraft Type
    Fixed-Winged
  • Era
    Modern
  • Aircraft
    F-117
  • Propulsion
    Jet-Powered
  • Role
    Bomber
  • Country
    United States
Warning: Choking Hazard! Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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