In 1964, Canadair modified a Tutor jet trainers to tactical version - CL-41G. It featured a strengthened landing gear for soft field landings and 'zero-level' ejection seats. 6 underwing and belly hard points were added for various ordnance and fuel tanks, TUDM ordered 20 duel role jet trainer and Close Support CL-41G-5 in 1966 to form 2 squadron (No.6 & No.9), They were designated by a new name 'Tebuan' and it was powered by a more powerful GE-built J85-J4 engine.
TUDM's Tebuans were used as a 'day fighter ground attack' mudmover aircraft, they armed with mini-guns, Rockets and 500 lb bombs and were utilized in supporting the Malaysian Army in its operations against the communist insurgents in the 70's. After nearly 20 years of service, TUDM ended Tebuan service in 1983, it was replaced by A-4PTM.
This is 1/72 Hobbycraft Tutor/Tebuan, This is typical of Hobbycraft, A Basic kit come with an excellent decal, Decal option including RCAF Snowbrid, TUDM Early and Late marking, The kit come without dashboard, so a Al foil replacement was added. other modification including;
- Add is the pitot tube on the tip of the wing.
- An UHF antenna was added with plasticcard on top of spine behind cockpit
- A sensor dome was modified from a plastic tea spoon, another blade antenna behind dome was also added.
-A fuel dump host was added below the fuselage
You gotta love the 60's, Big insignia, bright& colorful marking And "Pop Yeah Yeah"
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