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Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 2000 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VAW-120 “Greyhawks”, US Navy Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA4817
AUD $235.00
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Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 2000 1/72 Scale Diecast Model – HA4817
Length | 24.4 cm | 9.6 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 31.1 cm | 13.4 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Removable crew figurines
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA4817 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4817 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the E-2C Hawkeye 2000, s/n 166503 in the colour scheme of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120 (VAW-120) “Greyhawks”, US Navy, 2010.
VAW-125 “Tigertails”
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120 (VAW-120) is a Fleet Replacement Squadron of the United States Navy (USN). Based at NAS Norfolk, the Greyhawks train E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound crews, established on July 6, 1948, as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO (VAW-2) at NAS Oceana.
Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
The E-2 Hawkeye is an American twin-engine, all-weather, carrier-capable, tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft. The first aircraft created solely for the AEW mission and capable of civil and military air traffic control. Designed for the US Navy, it features a 7.3 m (24ft) diameter rotating radar dome mounted above the fuselage housing the radar and IFF systems antennas. It first flew on October 21, 1960, entering service in January 1964, making its combat debut during the Vietnam War.
Other operators of the Hawkeye include Egypt, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan.
The crew of five consists of a pilot, co-pilot, combat information centre officer, air control officer and radar operator. The E-2C uses two Allison/Rolls-Royce T56 turboprop engines, wing-mounted, driving four-bladed propellers from 2004, NP2000 eight-bladed digitally controlled propellers.
Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 2000 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VAW-120 “Greyhawks”, US Navy Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA4817
AUD $235.00
In stock