De Agostini JSDF Aircraft DAJSDF54
North American F-86D Sabre Dog Display Model
JASDF 101st Hikotai, Japan |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-86D Sabre Dog | | 4.75" | | 4.5" |
The Japanese Constitution states that the country renounces war and JASDF fighter squadrons have never been deployed in combat overseas. One of the main activities of JASDF fighter squadrons is providing Quick Reaction Alert intercepts to Chinese and Russian aircraft nearing or violating Japanese airspace.
Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F-86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. The Sabre's swept-wing "flying tail" configuration and a hydraulic flight-control system were some of its many firsts in technology and design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with six 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it was often pitted against the MiG-15. The Sabre pilot had to be in visual contact and within gun range of the enemy in order to attempt a shoot-down, thereby making this aircraft the last true "dogfighter" in Air Force inventory. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "JSDF Aircraft" range presents affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft from the Japanese Self-Defense Force.
De Agostini "JSDF Aircraft" display model airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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