Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2808
Lockheed F-22A Raptor Diecast Model
USAF 49th WG, #05-0088, Holloman AFB, NM |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-22A Raptor | | 10.25" | | 7.5" |
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor c/n 05-4088 serial 05-088 was delivered to the USAF on February 23, 2007. In May 2007 the aircraft was assigned to 90th FS of the 3rd Wing based at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska wearing the tail code AK. On June 2, 2008 05-088 was re-assigned to the 7th FS 49th WG of the Air Combat Command based at Holloman AFB New Mexico wearing tail code HO. The base was named in honor of Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research.
Designed to meet a US Air Force requirement for an Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) to replace the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 was first flown on September 29th, 1990. The USAF's ATF program aimed to produce a fifth-generation air superiority fighter that would be better matched against emerging new aircraft such as the Su-27 Flanker. The F-22 uses stealth technology and can function in air superiority, ground attack, intelligence and electronic warfare roles. Despite its capabilities, the F-22 program was relatively short-lived; by 2010 its high cost coupled with the development of the F-35 (a more versatile and less expensive aircraft) led to a cessation of F-22 production funding. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-22 Raptor is constructed almost entirely in diecast metal with near-seamless construction. The cockpit has an articulating hinged smoke-colored canopy that closes with almost no visible gap and opens to reveal a detailed interior with side-mounted fly-by-wire joystick, throttle controls, ejection seat and pad-printed digital display screens. The stabalators are movable, and the under-wing mounted fuel tanks are removable. The landing gear are constructed as complete subassemblies for quick configuration, and a full complement of configurable ordnance exposes structural details when configured in the deployed position.
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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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