{"product_id":"1-72-f-15c-eagle-84-0027-usaf-493th-fs","title":"1\/72 F15C Eagle 840027 USAF 493th FS","description":"\u003cp\u003eHobby Master - 1\/72 F-15C Eagle 84-0027, USAF 493th FS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 493rd Fighter Squadron “Grim Reapers\" 48th FW relocated to RAF Lakenheath, England in January 1960 equipped with the F-100 Super Sabre. Their mission was to provide Air-To-Air offense and defense missions in support of USAF and NATO operations. In 1972 the 493rd re-equipped with the F-4 Phantom II until 1977 when they traded the F-4 for the F-111. In 1994 the new F-15C Eagle arrived with 24 aircraft assigned to the 493rd FS. F-15C 84-0027 wears two stars denoting the IQAF Mirage and MiG-23 it shot down in 1991 Operation Desert Storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. The Air Force needed a fighter that could engage long range targets, a skill the F-4 did not possess. The F-15 has a pulse-Doppler radar system, which can track small high-speed targets up to 120 nautical miles away and can lock its missile onto targets up to 50 nautical miles away. With more than 100 aerial combat victories, the F-15 is said to be one of the most successful modern fighters. It is expected to remain in service until 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Scale 1:72\u003cbr\u003e- Length: 10.75\" Width: 7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.\u003cbr\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear.\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003cbr\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41265164026012,"sku":"HA4560","price":186.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HA4560.jpg?v=1644249035","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-f-15c-eagle-84-0027-usaf-493th-fs","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}