Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2833
Lockheed F-22A Raptor Diecast Model
USAF 325th FW, 43rd FS Hornets, #01-4203, Joshua 'Cabo' Gunderson, Tyndall AFB, FL, Signature Edition | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed F-22A Raptor | | 10.25" | | 7.5" |
Joshua Gunderson, call sign Cabo, is a US Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot best known as a former F-22 Demonstration Team pilot. Flying the F-22A, Cabo showcased the aircraft's extreme maneuverability, supercruise, and advanced flight control capabilities at major airshows across the United States. His routine emphasized high angle of attack maneuvers, rapid power changes, and tight energy management unique to fifth generation fighters. Gunderson's demonstrations highlighted both pilot skill and the Raptor's dominance in air superiority roles. As an experienced combat and instructor pilot, Cabo helped represent the F-22 program and the Air Force to the public while promoting airpower professionalism and precision flying.
Limited Edition, each hand-signed by the pilot, Maj. Gunderson.
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 2003-2026 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 stabilators 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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