Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA0128
Chengdu J-7D Fishbed Diecast Model
PLAAF, China |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Chengdu J-7D Fishbed | | 8" | | 3.75" |
China was receiving aircraft and technical help from Russia. When Egypt and China seemed to be looking to the US for assistance, relations with Russia ended. To keep aircraft development going in China, Egypt sent a Mig-21MF in return for a Romeo Class SSK sub. China reverse engineered the Mig-21MF and developed the J-7C/D. Externally the J-7D was almost identical but had some improved avionics and weapons controls, many J-7Ds were just upgraded J-7Cs. This J-7D originally was an operational night fighter under the Beijing MR (Military Region) at Huairen Air Field.
Aircraft 30168 was originally assigned to the 10th Air Corps, 15th Air Division, 43rd Regiment, 1st squadron had 15 J-7Cs used as spares and 2nd squadron had 10 J-7Cs operational. 3rd squadron had 10 J-7Ds operational and 4th squadron had 10 J-7Ds operational as a night fighter under the Beijing MR (Military Region) at Huairen Air Field. There were a total of 6 Regiments 4 night fighters and 4 training regiments with 10 aircraft. All the J-7Ds were modified versions of the J-7C and were given a new light grey paint scheme for the night fighting role. Trying to improve the shortcomings of the J-7C a more powerful WP-13F1 turbojet (7,300kg w/ afterburning) was installed to improve the maneuverability. Avionics were upgraded as well, which include more reliable JL-7A J-band fire-control radar, HK-13A HUD and fire-control computer, JD-3II TACAN, 563B INS, and RKL-800 integrated ECM system, 941-4A chaff/flare dispenser. J-7D can be distinguished by a new set of 930-4 RWR antennas on top of the vertical tail-fin. The aircraft also features an improved weapon management system for the new PL-8 IR homing AAMs.
Designed as a Chinese produced version of the MiG-21, the J-7 was first flown in January, 1966. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale MiG-21 is constructed in diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The configurable cockpit canopy provides a clear view of the interior and pilot figure and the central air brake is deployable. A G-P9 cannon pod with hand-painted 23mm twin-barrel 23mm can be seen below the cockpit. The wing is crafted of solid metal, and structural details can be seen inside the wheel wells and inboard gear doors. Each wingtip has an integrated fence and air date sensors. Ordnance includes removable fuel tanks and K-13A air-to-air missiles.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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