Product Description
Hobby Boss 80349 1/48 Australian F-111C Pig Model Kit
The F-111 Aardvark was designed as a all-weather multi-role aircraft by the General Dynamics. It was the result of the requirement in the 1960s for a long range interceptor to US Navy and deep-strike interdictor to USAF, but the Navy versions was failed, so the project ended as an strike aircraft. The F-111 with a Features as twin-seat, twin-power, Swing-wing, a semi-monocoque aircraft, First flight 21 December 1964. first production F-111s were delivered on 18 July 1967. the F-111s total Production was 563 aircraft. F-111A is the early Variants of the F-111 Family, 158 F-111A was built.
The F-111C is the export version for Royal Australian AF, Australia decided to order 24 in 1963, and received their first F-111C in 1968. However development delays and structural problems delayed acceptance of aircraft by the Royal Australian Air Force until 1973.
Camouflage Scheme 1. Australian Air Force F-111C A8-131, 30 years!
2. Australian Air Force A8-127.
More Features Fuselage
- Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
- Canopy can be assembled open/closed
Wing
- Wing sweep can be varied
- Optional position flap