{"product_id":"academy-1-48-usmc-f-4j-phantom-ii-vmfa-333-fighting-shamrocks-plastic-model-kit","title":"Academy 1\/48 USMC F-4J Phantom II \"VMFA-333 Fighting Shamrocks\" Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F-4 J Phantom II \"Fighting Shamrocks\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \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\u003e 7 sprues \u0026amp; fuselage. 3 pilot figures included.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of markings for 3 aircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eF-4J BuNo 155852, AJ202, VMFA-333 \"Fighting Shamrocks\", USS Nimitz CNV-68 1976-77;\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eF-4J BuNo 155523, DN133, VMFA-333 \"Fighting Shamrocks\" 1978;\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eF-4J BuNo 155815, WT2, VMFA-232 \"Red Devils\", Clark Field, Philippines 1974.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom is a twin-engine, two-seat, long-range multirole fighter designed for operations in difficult weather conditions. The prototype first flew on May 27, 1958, and serial production began in 1961. Initially, the F-4 was intended to function solely as an attack aircraft, but from 1955, design work was directed toward meeting the US Navy's need for a new carrier-based fighter. The F-4 Phantom proved to be a very successful aircraft, produced in several versions, exported to many countries, and manufactured under license. The first versions were models A to D for fighter-bomber purposes. The next version was the F-4E, produced from 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 aircraft and are designed to fight enemy radars. The F-4 took part in the Vietnam War, conflicts in the Middle East (1967, 1973) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). A total of 5,057 F-4 Phantom aircraft were built. Technical data (version F-4E): Maximum speed: 2,370 km\/h, rate of climb: 210 m\/s, maximum ceiling 18,300 m, maximum range: 2,600 km, armament: fixed-1 M61A-1 cannon with a caliber of 20 mm, underwing-up to 7,255 kg of bombs and rockets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48487898185949,"sku":"ACA-12356","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ACA-12356.jpg?v=1788354062","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/academy-1-48-usmc-f-4j-phantom-ii-vmfa-333-fighting-shamrocks-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}