{"id":9129674604795,"title":"Academy - 1\/48 F-4J Phantom II 'VMFA-333 Shamrocks'","handle":"academy-148-f-4j-phantom-ii-vmfa-333-shamrocks","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 F-4B Phantom Sundowners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12367\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariant 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.\u003cbr\u003e7 sprues \u0026amp; fuselage. 3 pilot figures included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of markings for 3 aircraft:\u003cbr\u003e(1) F-4J BuNo 155852, AJ202, VMFA-333 \"Fighting Shamrocks\", USS Nimitz CNV-68 1976-77;\u003cbr\u003e(2) F-4J BuNo 155523, DN133, VMFA-333 \"Fighting Shamrocks\" 1978;\u003cbr\u003e(3) F-4J BuNo 155815, WT2, VMFA-232 \"Red Devils\", Clark Field, Philippines 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_attachment\"\u003eThe 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. 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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.\u003cbr\u003e7 sprues \u0026amp; fuselage. 3 pilot figures included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of markings for 3 aircraft:\u003cbr\u003e(1) F-4J BuNo 155852, AJ202, VMFA-333 \"Fighting Shamrocks\", USS Nimitz CNV-68 1976-77;\u003cbr\u003e(2) F-4J BuNo 155523, DN133, VMFA-333 \"Fighting Shamrocks\" 1978;\u003cbr\u003e(3) F-4J BuNo 155815, WT2, VMFA-232 \"Red Devils\", Clark Field, Philippines 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_attachment\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e"}