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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA2811Lockheed Martin F-22A RaptorBuNo. 91-001, "Spirit of America"The USAF developed a requirement for a new air superiority fighter to replace the F-15 Eagle. Two proposals were submitted with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor being selected as the new Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF). The aircraft is constructed using 39 percent titanium, 24 percent composite material, 16 percent aluminum and 1 percent thermoplastic by weight. All these components contribute...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1330 A-10C Thunderbolt II 81-0976, 354th FS "Bulldogs", Incirlik AFB April 2017 October 1975 saw delivery of the first USAF A-10A and deployment in March 1976. Built specifically for close ground support the pilot is protected by titanium armor while being covered by a bubble canopy giving a commanding view. The Warthog has everything needed to survive, dual engines; self-sealing fuel cells; redundant flight control systems protected by titanium armor; a 30...

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power SeriesHA8808Japan A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 21EI-111, Lt Takumi HoashiIJN Carrier ShokakuDecember 1941 "Pearl Harbor"The A6M entered service in 1940 and became known as the Zero because of the Japanese designation of Type 0 Carrier Fighter. The Zero technology was years ahead of any other fighter and had no problem clearing the skies of opposing aircraft. There were numerous variants of the Zero including the folding wing A6M2 Model 21 designed for carrier operations....

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power SeriesHA8809Japan A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 21AII -105, Lt. Yoshio ShigaIJN Carrier Kaga,December 1941 "Pearl Harbor"The A6M entered service in 1940 and became known as the Zero because of the Japanese designation of Type 0 Carrier Fighter. The Zero technology was years ahead of any other fighter and had no problem clearing the skies of opposing aircraft. There were numerous variants of the Zero including the folding wing A6M2 Model 21 designed for carrier operations....

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA2624AV-8B Harrier II163662, VMA-231, King Abdul Aziz BaseFebruary 1991The first USMC Harrier II was the AV-8B, a daytime strike fighter. In 1984 development of the AV-8B(NA) "Night Attack" Harriet II began with the addition of a NAVFLIR (Navigation Forward-Looking Infrared) camera in the nose along with night vision goggles. New MFDs (Multi Function Displays) were added as well as an improved HUD, color CRT display and complete heads-down capability. This...

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power SeriesHA8752BF 109G-6 "Yellow 6", Ofw. Alfred Surau, 9./JG 3, Germany, September 1943The first Bf-109G "Gustav" entered service in March 1942. New features were a pressurized cockpit with three larger guns mounted on the nose and none on the wings but could be field mounted. The Bf-109G could overheat causing oil leaks; starting a fire forcing the pilot to bail out. The Gustav was produced in many variants including long-range fighters, recon fighters and bomber...

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power SeriesHA8753BF 109G-6 "Juutilainen""White 0"/MT-451, 1/LeLv34,Finnish Air Force,June 1944The first Bf-109G "Gustav" entered service in March 1942. New features were a pressurized cockpit with three larger guns mounted on the nose and none on the wings but could be field mounted. The Bf-109G could overheat causing oil leaks; starting a fire forcing the pilot to bail out. The Gustav was produced in many variants including long-range fighters, recon fighters and bomber...

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power SeriesHA8751BF 109G-6 "Hermann Graf"W.Nr. 15919, Co. of JGr 550, Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany, September 1943The first Bf-109G "Gustav" entered service in March 1942. New features were a pressurized cockpit with three larger guns mounted on the nose and none on the wings but could be field mounted. The Bf-109G could overheat causing oil leaks; starting a fire forcing the pilot to bail out. The Gustav was produced in many variants including long-range fighters, recon...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3557CF-188A "Canada Special Marking 2012"RCAF demonstration teamThe McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18s first flew in November 1978 and the first production flight on April 12, 1980. The first 380 aircraft were F/A-18As and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat aircraft while B and D are tandem-seats. The Hornet can...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA0198Chengdu J-7III30065, 29th Air Division, Quzhou AB, PLAAF, 1998True 1/72 scaleProfessionally painted unique schemeGreat attention to detailAll markings are Tampoed (pad applied)Display the model on a stand or on the landing gearCanopy opensExtremely heavy metal with a minimum of plasticHighly collectableChina was receiving aircraft and technical help from the USSR. When Egypt and China seemed to be looking to the US for assistance, relations with the USSR...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA0199Chengdu J-7IIIA25003, PLAAF, Huairen AB, 1997True 1/72 scaleProfessionally painted unique schemeGreat attention to detailAll markings are Tampoed (pad applied)Display the model on a stand or on the landing gearCanopy opensExtremely heavy metal with a minimum of plasticHighly collectableChina was receiving aircraft and technical help from the USSR. When Egypt and China seemed to be looking to the US for assistance, relations with the USSR ended. To keep...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4816 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 34-3459, AEW Group, JASDF, Misawa AB, 2019 The Northrop E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather airborne early warning aircraft (AEW). The E-2 was a twin-turboprop developed in the late 1950�s and early 1960�s for the USN. The E-2 is a carrier- capable aircraft and has received major upgrades in their electronics for the E-2B and E-2C with the E-2C also receiving improved turbo-prop engines. The E-2 has been in production since the 1960�s...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4815 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye "Tiger Meet" 166417, French Navy, 2016 The Northrop E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather airborne early warning aircraft (AEW). The E-2 was a twin-turboprop developed in the late 1950's and early 1960's for the USN. The E-2 is a carrier- capable aircraft and has received major upgrades in their electronics for the E-2B and E-2C with the E-2C also receiving improved turbo-prop engines. The E-2 has been in production since the 1960's making...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA5153EA-18G Growler168772, VAQ-131 "Operation Inherent Resolve"In order to replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers the USN acquired a specialized version of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA5010Grumman EA-6B Prowler160437, VAQ-142, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan"Operation Iraqi Freedom"Based on the A-6 Intruder the Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler primary mission is to support strike aircraft and ground forces by interrupting enemy electronics and gathering tactical intelligence. The aircraft carries 4-crew and is in service with the USN and USMC. The first USN EA-6B was retired on June 10, 2011 and the last carrier deployment by...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6609 Eurofighter Typhoon "Bronze Tiger" 30+09, TktLwG 74, Neuburg AB "Tiger Meet 2014" The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine multi-role fighter built by a European consortium made up of the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. With 4 countries involved it is necessary to have what they call Tranches (similar to contracts) that are broken down into batches and blocks. The development of the Eurofighter began in 1983 with the prototype maiden flight of the...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6601 Eurofighter Typhoon ZJ927 "QO-M", 3 Sqn., RAF. Libya 2011The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine multi-role fighter built by a European consortium made up of the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. With 4 countries involved it is necessary to have what they call Tranches (similar to contracts) that are broken down into batches and blocks. The development of the Eurofighter began in 1983 with the prototype maiden flight of the Eurofighter taking place on...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1046 Lockheed F-104G Starfighter JA+111, JG 71 "Richthofen", Air Defence Competition 1967 The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary design with short razor-sharp wings. It was the first aircraft to be able to maintain Mach 2 not just in short bursts. The Starfighter shattered speed and rate of climb records that still are impressive today. This extremely high speed earned the plane the nickname �The Missile With A Man In It�. Because of financial...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1045 F-104S ASA-M Starfighter MM6934/9-31, 10� Gruppo/9� Stormo Grazzanise AB, October 2004 Italy and Lockheed developed an improved F-104G, the F-104S (Super). The new variant had an advanced weapons system for AIM-7 missiles, deleted M61 cannon, new engine, stronger airframe, 2 additional ventral fins and 2 additional under wing pylons for AIM-7 missiles. The �S� variant was updated twice, the �ASA� (Aggiornamento Sistema d�Armi � meaning Weapon System...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA2551F-105F Thunderchief63-8301, flown by Lt Col. Leo Thorsness, 355th TFW, 357th TFS, 17 April 1967The F-105 earned the nickname Thud after the character Chief Thunderthud on the Howdy Doody TV show. The main mission of the F-105G was the detection and destruction of North Vietnamese SAMs that would then allow other aircraft to safely carry out their assignments. In order for the F-105Gs to do this they were always "First In Last Out" and piloted by...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3028F-111F Aardvark "Central Enterprise 95"73-0715, 523rd TFS "Crusaders",RAF Fairford, 1995The 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...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA5808Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk49th FW/OG, August 2006In the 1970's Soviet air defense systems improved and the U.S. realized they had to develop aircraft to counter this. Lockheed Skunk Works was tasked with the job and two aircraft were built under the code name "Have Blue" that proved stealth aircraft could be produced. As a result the F-117 Nighthawk was developed and first flew in 1981 with the first production F-117 80-10785 making its maiden flight on...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA5235Grumman F-14A Tomcat160339/3-6041, IRIAF, TFB 8 Khatami, 2003The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name �Tomcat� is said to come from the call-sign used by...

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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA5233Grumman F-14A Tomcat161621, VF-154, USS Kitty Hawk, 1999"1000 landing"The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name "Tomcat" is said to come from the call-sign...

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name "Tomcat" is said to come from the call-sign used by Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly which conformed to the USN tradition of giving Grumman aircraft feline...

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name "Tomcat" is said to come from the call-sign used by Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly which conformed to the USN tradition of giving Grumman aircraft feline...

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name "Tomcat" is said to come from the call-sign used by Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly which conformed to the USN tradition of giving Grumman aircraft feline...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA4561McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle84-0027, 53rd FS, Bitburg AB, Germany, May 1992 "Operation Desert Storm"In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA4599F-15C "75th D-Day Anniversary scheme"84-0010, 493rd FS, RAF Lakenheath, June 2019In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle entered...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA4598F-15E "75th D-Day Anniversary scheme"91-0603, 494th FS, RAF Lakenheath, June 2019In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle entered...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA4523F-15E Strike Eagle87-0173, 389th FS, Mountain Home AFB, 2018In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle entered service. The "E"...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4522 F-15E "Mi Amigo 75th Anniversary flypast " 01-2004, 494th FS, Lakenheath, 22nd Feb. 2019 In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3896Lockheed F-16/10175-0745, USAF, 19th December 1980The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as the "Viper" and will remain in...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3878 Lockheed F-16AM "75 Years D-Day" FA-124, 349 Sqn., Belgian Air Force, 2019 The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3879 Lockheed F-16AM "75 Years D-Day" FA-57, 350 Sqn., Belgian Air Force, 2019 The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase andmaintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its pilots as the "Viper" and will...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3885Lockheed F-16AM J-015 "Solo Display", Dutch Air Force, 2009The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3898 Lockheed F-16BM 691/FN-K, Royal Norwegian Air Force, 2019 The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3809F-16C Barak "Exercise Blue Wings 2020"No.536, 101 Squadron, IAF, West Germany,17th August 2020The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3883Lockheed F-16C "Venom Scheme"94-0047, USAF Demo Team, 2020The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power SeriesHA3884F-16C Fighting Falcon"75th Anniversary Scheme" 457th FSNovember 2020The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3877 Lockheed F-16C Block 52 "Zeus III" Hellenic Air Force The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3882 Lockheed F-16C 88-0454, 8th FS "Black Sheep" Holloman AFB, 2017 The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3880 Lockheed F-16C Block 40 88-0428, "South Dakota ANG 70th Anniversary", 2016 The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January 1979 as a multi-role jet fighter that evolved into an all-weather multi-role aircraft capable of sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3897 Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon 92-3894, PACAF Viper Demo Team "Primo", Komaki Base 2019 The F-16 Fighting Falcon was produced by General Dynamics who became Lockheed who then merged with Martin Marietta to become Lockheed Martin. The F-16 entered service in January sustaining 9-g turns. The F-16 is relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain so the U.S. and 25 other countries added it to their inventory. The Fighting Falcon is referred to by its...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4420 F-35A "Diana Special Marking" F-001, 323 TES "Diana", Edwards AFB, Royal Netherlands Air Force, 2018 The Lockheed F-35 is an advanced stealth fifth generation fighter combining speed and superb agility. There are three variants; F-35A, B and C. The F-35A CTOL (Conventional Take Off and Landing) and has four internal weapons stations in two weapons bays plus three optional external weapons stations. The F-35B STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing)...