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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3019 F-111F Aardvark 70-2403, 493rd TFS CO, 1991
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1/72 scale pre-finished.
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Model has variable-sweep wings that work.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.
The General Dynamics F-111 entered service in 1967 as a medium-range aircraft designed for interdiction and tactical strikes. The F-111 was used as an all-weather attack aircraft capable of low-level penetration of enemy territory. It also could be used for reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Some unique features are variable geometry wings, the 2 crew members sat side by side in an escape capsule, internal weapons bay; terrain following radar and afterburning turbofans. The USAF retired their last F-111 in 1998 but the RAAF continued to use theirs.
In January 1960 the 493rd TFS “Grim Reapers” / 48th TFW equipped with the F-100 Super Sabre moved to RAF Lakenheath, England. In 1972 the squadron was re-equipped with the F-4 phantom II which they flew until 1977 when the F-4s were sent to Nellis AFB and after a few more trades 493rd TFS received the General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark. F-111F 70-25403 was produced in 1970 as C/N E2-42 and assigned to the CO of the 493rd TFS. The 493rd TFS re-equipped with the F-15C Eagle in 1994.
General Dynamics F-111A specifications
Crew – 2 X pilot, weapon systems officer
Performance Engines – 2 X Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-3 generating 18,500 lbs. thrust each Maximum speed – 1,452 mph (2,336 km/h) Cruising speed - 685 mph (1,102 km/h) Normal Range - 3,632 miles (5,845 km) Service Ceiling - 57,000 ft. (17,373 m)
Dimensions Length - 73.5 ft (22.4 m) Wingspan - 63.0 ft (19.2 m) spread; 32.0 ft (9.74 m) swept Height - 17.13 ft (5.22 m) Wing area - 657.4 ft² (61.07 m²) spread; 525 ft² (48.77 m²) swept
Weight Empty - 47,481 lb (21,537 kg) Loaded - 82,843 lb (37,577 kg) Maximum takeoff - 98,979 lb (44,896 kg) Armament 1 X 20mm M61A1 cannon and up to 24 conventional or nuclear weapons
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