1/48 F-4B Phantom Sundowners

Academy 12367

Excludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble.

Variant of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter jet operated by the US Marine Corps, specifically by VMFA-333 (“Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333”). Known for its distinctive green shamrock tail markings, the squadron played a significant role in air combat and ground support during the Vietnam War and later Cold War operations. The F-4J was a versatile, all-weather, supersonic jet capable of both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground missions, armed with missiles, bombs, and a powerful radar system.
7 sprues & fuselage. 3 pilot figures included.

Choice of markings for 3 aircraft:
(1) F-4J BuNo 155852, AJ202, VMFA-333 “Fighting Shamrocks”, USS Nimitz CNV-68 1976-77;
(2) F-4J BuNo 155523, DN133, VMFA-333 “Fighting Shamrocks” 1978;
(3) F-4J BuNo 155815, WT2, VMFA-232 “Red Devils”, Clark Field, Philippines 1974.

The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom is a long-range, twin-engine, two-seater multi-role fighter designed for operations in difficult weather conditions. The flight of the prototype took place on May 27, 1958, and serial production began in 1961. Originally, the F-4 was intended only as a stormtrooper, but from 1955 on, the design work went towards meeting the US Navy’s need for a new on-board fighter. The F-4 Phantom turned out to be a very successful machine, produced in several versions, exported to many countries and produced under license. The first versions are models from A to D intended for fighter-bombers. The next version is the F-4E, produced since 1967 as a long-range fighter. Reconnaissance versions were also created: RF-4B, RF-4C and RF-4E. The latest versions are the F-4F and F-4G Wild Weassel – these are electronic warfare planes and designed to fight the enemy radars. The F-4 took part in the Vietnam War, the conflicts in the Middle East (1967, 1973) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). In total, 5,057 F-4 Phantom aircraft were built. Technical data (version F-4E): Maximum speed: 2370 km / h, speed of climb: 210 m / s, maximum ceiling 18300 m, maximum range: 2600 km, armament: fixed – 1 20mm M61A-1 cannon, Suspended – up to 7255 kg of bombs and rockets.