Air Force 1 Aircraft (Series 1) A00034
Shenyang J-8B Finback Diecast Model
PLAAF, #11178, China |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Shenyang J-8B Finback | | 11.75" | | 5.25" |
The J-8 project was made possible largely due to the transfer of MiG-21 technology from the Soviet Union in 1961. However, this aircraft lacked the speed, range, altitude, and radar capability the PLAAF needed in an all-weather interceptor. The nascent Chinese jet aircraft industry was established mostly with Soviet assistance and Chinese designers followed Soviet design methodology for the J-8.
Designed as a high-speed, high-altitude interceptor for the People's Republic of China, the J-8 was first flown on July 5th, 1969. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Air Force 1 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Air Force 1 (Series 1) diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Metal presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
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