Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2550
Republic F-105G Wild Weasel Thunderchief Diecast Model
USAF 561st TFS Wild Weasels, #63-8320, Vietnam, 1967 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-105G Wild Weasel Thunderchief | | 11.25" | | 5.75" |
Wild Weasels are aircraft that are assigned the task of Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) in order to clear safe passage for a larger attack group of aircraft that are following behind. A Wild Weasel aircraft must bait enemy anti-aircraft defenses into targeting it with their radar, enabling the Weasel or its teammates to fire anti-radiation missiles that follow the radar waves back to their source, eliminating the threat. Republic Aviation built 833 F-105 Thunderchiefs of which 143 were "F's and the USAF converted 65 of them into F-105G Wild Weasel III. The F-105G was the first aircraft dedicated to Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) missions. The 561st TFS was equipped with 12 F-105Gs and lost 4 to enemy fire and 1 to an accident. F-105G S/N 63-8320 is credited with shooting down 3 MiGs and is on display at the National Museum of the USAF at Wright Patterson AFB. Designed as a replacement for the F-84F Thuderstreak, the F-105 first flew on October 2, 1955. This Mach-2 capable aircraft was used for strike bombing during the Vietnam War. It was armed with a cannon and missiles and was also designed to carry a nuclear weapon. The single-seat F-105 was the largest single-engine fighter ever to serve with the USAF, and could deliver a greater bomb load than any of the 10-man strategic bombers that served during WWII. Despite these impressive statistics, the F-105 was also the only US aircraft in history to be removed from combat because of high rates of attrition. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-105 Thunderchief is a large, heavy model in this scale. This model has many fine features, including an accurately rendered "wasp waist" fuselage, a hinged canopy that locks securely in place leaving almost no visible gap, and cockpit details that include pad-printed screens and dial instrument panel. There is a M61 Vulcan cannon port, moveable horizontal stabilators that rotate in unison and an exhaust nozzle that can be configured. The solid metal wing has a plastic engine intake, which allows for correct replication of sharp edges. Most releases include a full range of ordnance (exceptions include air show releases). © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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