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| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered) HA1901 - McDonnell-Douglas F-4D Phantom II, 432 TRW, 555th TFS, Vietnam, 1972, Steve Ritchie |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES |
True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad
applied)
Option to display the model on a
stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the
landing gear in the down or up
positions
Loads of optional armament has
been provided
Canopy can be displayed open or
closed
Extremely heavy metal with a
minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad
applied)
Option to display the model on a
stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the
landing gear in the down or up
positions
Loads of optional armament has
been provided
Canopy can be displayed open or
closed
Extremely heavy metal with a
minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
In 1972 during his second tour of the Vietnam War Steve Ritchie was assigned to the famed 555th “Triple
Nickel” Tactical Fighter Squadron. Flying an F-4D with his RIO Capt. Charles DeBellevue he shot down 5
Migs making him the only USAF jet fighter pilot Ace in the Vietnam War. By the end of his tour Ritchie had
flown 339 combat-missions and logged 800 flight hours. Ritchie was awarded the Air Force Cross, four
Silver Stars, ten DFC’s and 25 Air Medals. He retired from the USAF in 1999 as Brigadier General.
The F-4D was an improved “C” variant with most improvements being internal electronics and avionics.
The F-4D entered operational service in April 1966 and joined the combat forces in Southeast Asia in May
1967. With the arrival of the “D” most of the “C” variant were reassigned to ground attack with the “D”s
taking on the air-to-air interceptor role. In 1968 – 1969 a total of 825 “D” models were produced 793 for
the USAF and 32 for the Iranian Air Force.
Nickel” Tactical Fighter Squadron. Flying an F-4D with his RIO Capt. Charles DeBellevue he shot down 5
Migs making him the only USAF jet fighter pilot Ace in the Vietnam War. By the end of his tour Ritchie had
flown 339 combat-missions and logged 800 flight hours. Ritchie was awarded the Air Force Cross, four
Silver Stars, ten DFC’s and 25 Air Medals. He retired from the USAF in 1999 as Brigadier General.
The F-4D was an improved “C” variant with most improvements being internal electronics and avionics.
The F-4D entered operational service in April 1966 and joined the combat forces in Southeast Asia in May
1967. With the arrival of the “D” most of the “C” variant were reassigned to ground attack with the “D”s
taking on the air-to-air interceptor role. In 1968 – 1969 a total of 825 “D” models were produced 793 for
the USAF and 32 for the Iranian Air Force.
Specifications McDonnell-Douglas F-4D Phantom II
Type: Fighter
Crew: 2
Dimensions
Length: 62 ft. 10 in. (18.9 m)
Height: 16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Wing area: 530 sq ft. (49.23 sq m)
Weights
Empty Weight: 28,276 lbs (12,823 kg)
Gross Weight: 50,341 lbs (22,830 kg)
Max Weight: 58,000 lbs (26,303 kg)
Powerplant
Engines: 2 X General Electric J79-GE-15 (A/B 17,000 lb/7,711 kg)
thrust (each)
Fuel load
Total fuel load: 3,230 US gallons (12,226 l)
Maximum internal fuel load: internal fuselage tanks 1,260 gallons (4,769 l), internal wing tanks 630
gallons (2,384 l)
Maximum external fuel load: 600 US gallon (2,271 l) centerline tank, 2 X 370 US gallon (1,400 l) tanks
under each wing on the outer pylons.
Performance
Range: 1375 mi (2,214 km)
Cruise Speed: 587 mph (945 kph) (510.81 kt)
Max Speed: 1,459 mph (2,349 kph) (1,269.73 kt)
1,432 mph (2,304.5 kph) at 42,000 ft (12,801 m) (Mach 2.17)
826 mph (1,329.3 kph) at sea level (Mach 1.08)
Landing speed: 165 mph (265.5 kph)
Initial rate of climb: 40,100 fpm (12,222.5 m/min)
Maximum rate of climb: 48,300 fpm (14,721.1 m/min)
Ceiling: 59,400 ft (18,104 m)
Combat range: 502 miles (807.9 km)
Maximum range: 1,844 miles (2,967.6 km) with maximum external fuel.
Armament
4 X Aim-7D or 4 X Aim-7E Sparrow missiles semi-recessed on slots in the fuselage belly + up to 4 X
Aim-9 Sidewinder missiles on the inboard pylons or up to 18 x 750 lb (340 kg) bombs for a maximum
offensive load of 16,000 lbs (7,257.48 kg).
Type: Fighter
Crew: 2
Dimensions
Length: 62 ft. 10 in. (18.9 m)
Height: 16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft. 5 in. (11.71 m)
Wing area: 530 sq ft. (49.23 sq m)
Weights
Empty Weight: 28,276 lbs (12,823 kg)
Gross Weight: 50,341 lbs (22,830 kg)
Max Weight: 58,000 lbs (26,303 kg)
Powerplant
Engines: 2 X General Electric J79-GE-15 (A/B 17,000 lb/7,711 kg)
thrust (each)
Fuel load
Total fuel load: 3,230 US gallons (12,226 l)
Maximum internal fuel load: internal fuselage tanks 1,260 gallons (4,769 l), internal wing tanks 630
gallons (2,384 l)
Maximum external fuel load: 600 US gallon (2,271 l) centerline tank, 2 X 370 US gallon (1,400 l) tanks
under each wing on the outer pylons.
Performance
Range: 1375 mi (2,214 km)
Cruise Speed: 587 mph (945 kph) (510.81 kt)
Max Speed: 1,459 mph (2,349 kph) (1,269.73 kt)
1,432 mph (2,304.5 kph) at 42,000 ft (12,801 m) (Mach 2.17)
826 mph (1,329.3 kph) at sea level (Mach 1.08)
Landing speed: 165 mph (265.5 kph)
Initial rate of climb: 40,100 fpm (12,222.5 m/min)
Maximum rate of climb: 48,300 fpm (14,721.1 m/min)
Ceiling: 59,400 ft (18,104 m)
Combat range: 502 miles (807.9 km)
Maximum range: 1,844 miles (2,967.6 km) with maximum external fuel.
Armament
4 X Aim-7D or 4 X Aim-7E Sparrow missiles semi-recessed on slots in the fuselage belly + up to 4 X
Aim-9 Sidewinder missiles on the inboard pylons or up to 18 x 750 lb (340 kg) bombs for a maximum
offensive load of 16,000 lbs (7,257.48 kg).
| 432nd TRW Motto: "Victory Through Science" Their mission - PROTECT THE FORCE - GET THE PICTURES ... AND KILL MIGS !!! |
| This is the emblem associated with the Vietnam War |
| Picture of 4 inch 555th patch is courtesy of Pete's Collectibles he is giving one away with each purchase of this model |
