Hobby Master 172 F-15A Baz IDF/AF 133rd (Twin Tail Knights) Sqn MiG-25 Killer

  

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4525 McDonnell Douglas F-15A Baz Diecast Model IDF/AF 133rd (Twin Tail Knights) Sqn, #672 MiG-25 Killer, Israel, February 13, 1981. The first victories scored using F-15A Baz 672 from the No.

133 Squadron "Twin Tail Knights" came in June 1979 by destroying a Syrian MiG-21. 133 Squadron kill came on February 13, 1981 when Benny Zinker scored the first IDF victory over a Syrian MiG-25 by using AIM-7F missiles. In July 1981 another MiG-25 was destroyed.

In 1988 BAZ 672 flown by Ehud Falk was lost when it collided with BAZ 684 during a training session. The accident happened prior to an aircraft flight warning system being installed. Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972.

Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force.

Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-15 is produced with a high metal content using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. The model features near seamless construction as seen on all Hobby Master products, and this is particularly evident with the tight-fitting conformal fuel tanks present on the F-15E variant.

Separate open and closed canopy and speed brakes are included, yielding uncompromising detail that functional hinges would lack at this scale. Other fine features include a detailed cockpit interior, a variety of ordnance and drop tanks appropriate to the paint-scheme and landing gear that constructed as completed subassemblies for easy installation. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series. The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

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. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.