JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-EA6B-004
Grumman EA-6B Prowler Diecast Model
USN VAQ-209 Star Warriors, AF500, 2010 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman EA-6B Prowler | | 10" | | 8.75" |
VAQ-209 "Starwarriors" is a United States Naval Reserve electronic attack squadron that moved to Naval Air Facility Washington in 1990 and began transitioning to the EA-6B Prowler. VAQ-209 deployed several times over the next twenty years to Bosnia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and several other locations. In May 2013 the Starwarriors took their last flight in the EA-6B Prowler and began a move to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington to transition to the new EA-18G Growler. Grumman EA-6B 161883 was assigned to VAQ-209 as the CAG aircraft.
Developed from the EA-6A Electronic Intruder, the EA-6B is a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft that was first flown on May 25th, 1968. The Prowler is a key element in any USN or USMC strike-force by disrupting and jamming enemy radio and radar signals, providing protection for attacking aircraft as they carry out their mission. The aircraft can also be equipped with anti-radiation missiles desigend to home-in on enemy radar installations and neutralize surface-to-air missile threats. After a long history with the EA-6B, the US Navy began transitioning to the F/A-18G Growler in 2009. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
JC's 1:72 scale EA-6B in an ambitious model with a significant number of configurable options. The fuselage is constructed mostly from diecast metal with smaller details made from plastic. Configurable components include weapons and extended/retracted landing gear as well as numerous opening access panels and extended/folded wing options. The weapons and landing gear attach with small magnets rather than press-fit plastic tabs and slots. Not only does this make configuration and reconfiguration easy, it reduces the risk of parts being damaged if the model is disturbed or mishandled once displayed.
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The JC Wings "1:72 Military" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
JC Wings 1:72 Military 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
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