F-4E Kurnass, Idf / Af 201º One Squadron, Israel 1974, 172 Hobby Master

  
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Kurnass, IDF/AF 201st (One) Squadron, #109, Tel Nof Air Base, Israel, 1974, 1:72, Hobby Master. The first F-4Es were delivered to the Israel Air Force in 1969 and were nicknamed Kurnass (Sledgehammer) and RF-4Es were called Orev (Raven). These aircraft were made up of ex-USAF and new aircraft. Israel became the largest non-US operator of the F-4. McDonnell F-4E Phantom II 69-7241 Msn 3912 was transferred to the Israel Air Force in 1970 as serial 119 and then 109 and even later 519.

Improvements to the F-4E began in 1980 that would make the aircraft even more lethal and this is when the term Kurnass became official. Scale: 1/72 Wingspan: 11.60 cm. Hobby Master's "Air Power Series" features highly detailed diecast models. Fully assembled and factory decorated. Very heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Retractable landing gear, can be shown open-closed. Metal construction with some plastic components, realistic panel lines and antennas. Screen printed that won't fade or chip like decals. Opening of canopies being able to see detailed cockpit interiors. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Metal construction with some plastic components, realistic panel lin.