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McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model Bu. No 165581, VMA-311 “Tomcats”, Tail Code WL/03 USMC, Afghanistan, 2013 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA2630
AUD $198.00
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McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VMA-311 Tomcats, USMC – HA2630
Length | 19.6 cm | 7.7 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Removable pilot and crew figurine
- Optional ordnance
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA2630 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2630 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the AV-8B Harrier II Bu. No 165581. Tail code WL/03 of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311) “Tomcats”, United States Marine Corps (USMC), Afghanistan, 2013.
VMA-311, USMC
It was established as Marine Fighter Squadron 311 (VMF-311) “Hells Bells” on December 1, 1942, part of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific during WWII.
Designated as VMA-311 “Tomcats” in 1957 and operated the AV-8B Harrier from 1989 until 2020, when it transitioned to the F-35C Lightning II and renamed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VMFA-311) based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.
McDonnell Douglas/BAe Harrier II
The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is an Anglo-American single-seat, single-engine subsonic attack aircraft with vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capability. A second-generation Harrier, it first flew on November 5, 1981, entering service in January 1985 with the US Marine Corps. It also serves with the Spanish Navy, the Italian Navy, and the British Air Force.
It has undergone several upgrades, including the Night Attack Harrier (GR7 with RAF) and Harrier II Plus, with an extended nose to house beyond-visual-range missile radar. Production ended in 2003, with approximately 340 airframes built.
It is powered by a single Rolls-Royce Pegasus vectored-thrust turbofan engine, centre mounted in the fuselage with an air intake on each side. The thrust vectoring system uses four swivelling nozzles, providing lift and forward propulsion.
The armament consists of up to two cannon pods mounted under the fuselage. Eight external hard points carry 4,200 kg (9,200 lb) of stores.
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II 1/72 Scale Diecast Model Bu. No 165581, VMA-311 “Tomcats”, Tail Code WL/03 USMC, Afghanistan, 2013 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA2630
AUD $198.00
In stock