{"product_id":"1-72-northrop-grumman-e-2c-hawkeye-166503-vaw-120-us-navy-2010-with-special-color-box","title":"1\/72 Northrop Grumman E2C Hawkeye 166503 VAW120 US NAVY 2010 with special color box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 NORTHROP GRUMMAN E-2C HAWKEYE 166503, VAW-120, US NAVY, 2010 (WITH SPECIAL COLOR BOX)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe E-2 was a twin-turboprop developed in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s for the USN. The E-2 is a carrier- capable aircraft and has received major upgrades in their electronics for the E-2B and E-2C with the E-2C also receiving improved turbo-prop engines. The E-2 has been in production since the 1960’s making it the longest production run of any carrier based aircraft. The E-2C variant became operational in 1973.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2010 VAW-120 \"Greyhawks\" received new E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes as well as C-2A Greyhounds to complement the existing models.. VAW-120 was an Airborne Command and Control Squadron used as a Fleet Replacement Squadron based at Naval Station Norfolk. One E-2C assigned to VAW-120 was 166503 -661 that departed Norfolk on August 31, 2020 for a training flight when something went horribly wrong and the crew were unable to react or correct the problem. The only action left was for the 4 crew to parachute to safety while the aircraft crashed on Wallop Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Length: 9.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Width: 13.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41341288874140,"sku":"HA4817","price":239.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HA4817FP-3-scaled.jpg?v=1733129114","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-northrop-grumman-e-2c-hawkeye-166503-vaw-120-us-navy-2010-with-special-color-box","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}