BAe Sea Harrier FA.Mk 2

RNFAA, ZH796, 2018, + Sea Eagle Missiles

Hobby Master 1:72 HA4108

The Sea Harrier, specifically the FA2 variant, was a British naval fighter known for its versatility in air-to-air combat and ground attack roles. One of its key armaments was the Sea Eagle missile, an anti-ship weapon designed to target enemy vessels from a safe distance. The Sea Eagle featured a sophisticated radar seeker, allowing the Sea Harrier to engage naval targets effectively, even in challenging conditions. The combination of the Sea Harrier's vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities and the precision of the Sea Eagle missile made it a formidable asset for the Royal Navy, especially during conflicts like the Falklands War.

BAe Sea Harrier FA.Mk 2

Designed 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.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.