US Air Force with aircraft
1:72 Scale F-15 Eagle Aircraft Series by Hasegawa
The McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle is the main fighter of US Air Force and is said to be one of the world��s strongest air superiority fighters. The Eagle has out-standing fight performance and combat capability by a pair of extremely powerful turbofan jet engines and latest fire control system. The first model flew on February 27th, 1979.
The F-15E Strike Eagle was converted from the model B two seater Eagle. A conformal fuel tank was attached on each side of the fuselage to extend the range and to provide additional store stations. Furthermore, on the outer surface area of the tanks themselves have been fitted six weapons stations, vastly increasing the amount of armament the aircraft can mount. A series advanced fire control system has been added to strengthening the aircraft��s combat capability not only for air-to-air combat but for ground attack operations as well. Especially, operations at night with the LANTIRN system, greatly increasing its night navigation and attack capabilities.
F-15E (Top view)
F-15C (Front view)
F-15E (Close view)
1:72 Scale A-10A Thunderbolt II Aircraft Series by Hasegawa and Monogram
The FAIRCHILD A-10A Thunderbolt II is the United States Air Force��s attack aircraft. The A-10A carries the unofficial name of ��Warthog�� is one the most famous fighters in history. Warthog was developed to be a close direct air support ground attack aircraft. One of his characteristics is highly efficient close air support relying on visual attack methods; in which, radar, targeting computer or weapon system is not needed. The pilot sits in the extreme nose of the aircraft for visibility. To insure maximum aircraft survivability against the ground fire; the pilot is enclosed by an armored titanium cockpit.
The A-10A was created to serve in the ground attack role. Experience learned that a slow, heavily armored aircraft was very effective against ground targets. As a result of some careful engineering, it is not a fast aircraft. It has a top speed of 423 mph only. The close air support role requires excellent maneuverability at low altitude and durable bodies that can take punishment, continue its mission and fly back home safely. The A-10A has been designed to remain flyable even if large areas have been damaged. The turbofan engines are separated from the body to reduce the possibility of damage to both engines by the ground fire.
Moreover, the A-10A equipped with the trade mark seven newly developed 30mm GAU-8/A ��Avenger�� rotary cannon mounted in the nose. That is devastatingly effective against enemy armor and hardened fortifications. It has eleven under wing pylons allowing it to carry numerous different types of weaponry. Warthog can carry up to eight tons of weaponry to deliver the knockout punch to enemy armored vehicles.
A-10A THUNDERBOLT II (Top view)
A-10A THUNDERBOLT II (Front view)
1:48 Scale C-130 Aircraft Series
C-130 Aircraft
1:72 Scale AV-8B Aircraft Series by Hasegawa
1:72 Scale AV-8B
1:72 Scale AH-64 Aircraft Series by Hasegawa
1:72 Scale AH-64
