Lockheed F-35C Lightning II

USN VX-9 Vampires, XE105, NAS Point Mugu, CA, 2022, "Black Chrome"

Hobby Master 1:72 HA6212

Beginning in 2021, a handful of US fighter aircraft have been spotted wearing some unusual experimental metallic "chrome" paint finishes. At least two F-22A Raptors and two F-35C Lightning II aircraft have been flown with different patterns of angular mirror-like chrome and carbon black panels. The exact purpose of these paint finishes is not known, but there is some speculation that it may help reduce the aircraft's Infra-Red signature in an attempt to combat modern Infra Red Search and Track (IRST) sensor technology.

Lockheed F-35C Lightning II

Designed to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history.

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.