Herpa 1:72 Preorder Collectible Airplanes

French Air Force Dassault-Breguet / Dornier Alpha Jet E - EAC 00.314 (1:72) By Herpa 1:72 Item Number: HE580458 About French Air Force Dassault-Breguet / Dornier Alpha Jet E - EAC 00.314 (1:72) 40 years ago, the first of over 500 produced Alpha Jets, co-developed by Dassault in France and Dornier in Germany were delivered to both air forces. The French variant, the Alpha Jet E (�Ecole� = school) followed French requirements for a trainer, receiving technical equipment suited for the role....

With a maximum speed of up to 685 KPH and a climb rate of 20 meters per second the PC-21 has capabilities close to those of more expensive jet trainers. France currently has 17 on order which will commence training in 2018.

340 Mira was the first squadron within the Hellenic Air Force to receive the block 52 version of the F-16 which can be equipped with conformal tanks on the sides of the fuselage, considerably reducing drag compared to standard fuel tanks carried underneath the wings. Not only the staggering performance but even more the extraordinary color scheme make this jet, named after the king of gods of ancient Greek religion, to the highlight of any air Show.

Luftwaffe Dassault-Breguet / Dornier Alpha Jet A - Erprobungsstelle 61 (1:72) By Herpa 1:72 Item Number: HE580465 About Luftwaffe Dassault-Breguet / Dornier Alpha Jet A - Erprobungsstelle 61 (1:72) 40 years ago, the first of over 500 produced Alpha Jets, co-developed by Dassault in France and Dornier in Germany were delivered to both air forces. The German variant, the Alpha Jet A ("Appui" = support) differed in not being intended for training, but for the role as a light close-support...

All pilots of the German Air Force receive their conversion training for the Eurofighter at Tactical Fighter Wings 73 �Steinhoff� at Laage Air Base, close to Rostock in Northeastern Germany. 30+01 was the first two-seater to be delivered to the German armed forces, and is still active today. Johannes �Macky� Steinhoff was a WW2 fighter ace and later became a central figure in the reorganization of the German Air Force during the Cold War.

The annual NATO Tiger Meet took place for the first time ever in Poland in 2018. The Bavarian Tigers once again took part, and again this year designed a real eye-catcher. The "Ghost Tiger" was awarded the trophy for best tiger design of this year's meet.

The PC-21 is the latest advanced training aircraft designed and built by Pilatus of Switzerland. Australia has ordered 49 aircraft to replace older trainers. This new die-cast model sports numerous realistic details, the 72 scale collectors are accustomed to. A fi tting display stand is available separately (item no 580328).

Royal Belgian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16A - 350 Squadron "Ambiorix", Florennes AB "75 Years" (1:72) By Herpa 1:72 Item Number: HE580434 About Royal Belgian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16A - 350 Squadron "Ambiorix", Florennes AB "75 Years" (1:72) Established as a Royal Air Force squadron with Belgian personnel in 1941, the unit was transferred to Belgium after the war. To commemorate the 75th anniversary, this F-16 sports a special color scheme, reminiscent of the camouflage scheme applied...

No. 322 Squadron is the oldest operational squadron of the Dutch Air Force. It was founded in 1943 as part of the (British) Royal Air Force with Dutch personnel. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, a special livery was applied to J-879, commemorating its WW2 origins.

The versatile Mi-8 and its export derivate Mi-17 are one of the most successful helicopter designs ever. Over 12,000 have been built so far which see service in over 80 countries. Production on the improved Mi-8MT variant started in 1977. Various weapons can be carried on up to six pylons; most common are pods for unguided rockets.

Sukhoi T-50 (SU-57) prototype "White Shark" (1:72) By Herpa 1:72 Item Number: HE580441 About Sukhoi T-50 (SU-57) prototype "White Shark" (1:72) The Sukhoi T-50, or as it will later be called in operational service, the SU-57, is the first stealth fighter aircraft developed by Russia. It is expected to enter service in 2019 or 2020, and will in the long term succeed the SU-27 and MiG-29 in Russian service. Ten prototypes have seen extensive testing since 2010, being painted in varying...

The set includes a total of 12 missiles with which you can equip your SU-27 and SU-30 fighters as you wish - without requiring any glue. Included are: 2x R-77 (NATO name AA-12 Adder) short range air-to-air Missile; 2x R-77 (NATO name AA-12 Adder) medium range air-to-air Missile; 6x R-27 (NATO name AA-10 Alamo) medium range air-to-air Missile; 2x Kh-31 (NATO name AS-17 Krypton) air-to-surface missile