Description: Discover the A/FX Promotional Desk Model 1/48, a meticulously crafted scale model that captures the essence of aviation craftsmanship. Originating from the Philippines, this desk model is a tribute to the intricate details of aircraft design, offering a timeless piece for enthusiasts and collectors alike. The model is a representation of the rich history and innovation in military aviation, scaled to fit perfectly on any desk or display shelf. Its origins trace back to a brand known for quality and authenticity, ensuring that it stands out as a collectible or a thoughtful gift for aviation buffs. This model is as close to any of the designs that I was personally a part of back in the 90s. This airplane was designed to replace the F-18 and A-6 on carriers going into the 21st Century. However, politics gave us the F-18's Super Hornet and the Naval Advanced Tactical Aircraft was scrapped. Of the 21 military aircraft that I had the pleasure of working on during my career, this was the most outstanding design due to its unique flight characteristics (even more so than the F-22 or F-35 variants); enough said. As the F-22 program matured, it impressed a lot of people — including members of Congress, who pressed the Navy to consider adopting a sweep-wing version of the new fighter under the NATF (Naval Advanced Tactical Fighter) program that began in 1988.In order to make the F-22 suitable for carrier duty, Lockheed Martin would have had to incorporate a number of significant changes to the F-22’s design in order to make it carrier suitable. Alongside the usual changes one can expect out of a carrier-capable aircraft (things like a strengthened fuselage and added tail hook and stealth boarding ladder), a Navy variant of the F-22 would have incorporated a variable sweep-wing design similar to that employed by the Navy’s existing F-14 Tomcats. This model is in like new condition with no visible cracks or defects and will be packaged using bubble wrap and packing paper in order to ensure its safe arrival.
Price: 279 USD
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-21T08:20:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
