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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II – #69-8701, 302 Hikotai, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2020
1:72 Scale. Length: 8.5". Wingspan: 5.75"
Limited production of approximately 800 models worldwide
F-35A 69-8701 USAF 14-5114, AX-01 was completed on November 17, 2016 and delivered to the USAF 944 OG for training Japanese pilots. In July 2018 69-8701 (AX-01) along with AX-02, AX-03, AX-04 and AX-05 arrived at Misawa where they joined Rinji F-35A Hikotai which would become 302 Hikotai. These 5 new F-35As will join AX-06 (89-8706 and AX-07 (89-8707) hadn’t been used for training and arrived earlier. As of July 13, 2020 the JASDF operates 17 F-35A Lightning IIs operated by 302 Hikotai at Misawa Air Base.
The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II is a fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft that combines radar evading stealth technology with supersonic speed and extreme agility. The three variants of the Lightning II are the F-35A, B, and C. The F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant. It features two internal weapons bays and six external hardpoints for mounting a variety of weapons under the wings plus an internal 25 mm cannon. The F-35B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant while the F-35C is the carrier-based variant. It was designed to replace the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet and the U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8 Harrier II.
Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with die-cast metal and some plastic components.
This model of an F-35 Lightning II features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with removable pilot figure
Realistic panel lines
Historically accurate printed markings
Optional open or closed weapons bays
Removable weapons
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Box with F-35 Lightning II artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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