RF-4EJ Jai Japan JASDF (F-4 ) 501 Squad HA1993 Hobby Master 1:72

Highly detailed Die Cast Metal Military Hobby Master Air Power Series RF-4EJ Jai Japan JASDF (F-4 Phantom II) 501 Squad HA1993 Hobby Master 1:72 Country: Japan JASDF Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai (F-4D Phantom II ) Hobby Master Item#: HA1993 Scale: 1:72 7 Kokudan squadron flies 12 out of the original 14 RF-4E’s that have the camera noses. They also are equipped with 17 RF-4EJ Kais that are upgraded F-4EJ Kai interceptors capable of carrying a variety of recce pods. All the F-4 aircraft are being replaced by the Mitsubishi F-2 with reconnaissance being provided by other aircraft. Originally constructed as an F-4EJ C/N M097 with serial 77-8397 the aircraft was assigned to the 301st Hikotai 7th Air Wing at Hyakuri until the unit moved to the Nyutabaru 5th Air Wing. As an F-4EJ the third number in the serial indicates it is a Tactical Fighter. When the aircraft was upgraded to an RF-4EJ Kai its serial became 77-6397 with the third number becoming a 6 which designates the aircraft as Reconnaissance and assigned to the 501st Hikotai at Hyakuri AB that operates all the RF-4EJ Kai. Specifications for the F-4E Phantom II / F-4EJ They are virtually identical except for the restricted equipment: This included removal of the in-flight refueling receptacle that was later retrofitted, no leading edge slats, ground attack control equipment such as weapons and bomb delivery systems and the addition of modern electronic equipment including a data link system and radar warning receiver. Most or all this equipment was eventually reinstalled. Number Built: F-4E - 5,195 / F-4EJ - 154 with 138 built in Japan under license.