{"product_id":"bae-eav-8b-matador-ii-plus-armada-espanola-escuadrilla-009-cobra-va1b-24-nas-rota-spain-2019-hobby-master-172-ha2626","title":"BAe EAV-8B Matador II Plus - Armada Espanola Escuadrilla 009 Cobra, NAS Rota, Spain, 2019 - HM 1\/72 HA2626","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBAe EAV-8B Matador II Plus\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eArmada Espanola Escuadrilla 009 Cobra, VA.1B-24, NAS Rota, Spain, 2019\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1\/72 HA2626\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eSpain, already using the AV-8S Matador, became the first international operator of the AV-8B by signing an order for 12 aircraft in March 1983. Designated VA-2 Matador II by the Spanish Navy (Armada Espanola), this variant is known as EAV-8B by McDonnell Douglas. Pilot conversion took place in the US On 6 October 1987, the first three Matador IIs were delivered to Naval Station Rota. In March 1993, eight EAV-8B Plus Matadors were ordered, along with a twin-seat TAV-8B. Deliveries of the Plus-standard aircraft started in 1996. On 11 May 2000, Boeing and the NAVAIR finalized a contract to remanufacture Spanish EAV-8Bs to bring them up to Plus standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2600ff;\"\u003eBAe EAV-8B Matador II Plus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet a NATO specification for a light tactical support fighter that was also capable of Vertical\/Short Takeoff and Landing (V\/STOL), the Harrier first flew in 1960. This unique aircraft has the distinction of being the only successful V\/STOL design out of the many that were put forth during the 1960s. There are four different versions of the Harrier, which uses thrust vectoring to achieve V\/STOL: the first generation Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the Naval strike\/air defense BAE Sea Harrier, the US AV-8B Harrier II variant and the British BAE Harrier II. The Harrier was produced between 1969 and 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/range\/diecast-model\/aircraft\/hobby-master-air-power-series\/72\"\u003eHobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45612096061595,"sku":"HA2626","price":129.42,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/43060.jpg?v=1791900089","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/bae-eav-8b-matador-ii-plus-armada-espanola-escuadrilla-009-cobra-va1b-24-nas-rota-spain-2019-hobby-master-172-ha2626","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}