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The C-130 is by far the most widely used tactical cargo plane of the last forty years. Notwithstanding its age no real replacement has been built so far. Therefore the four-engine Loockheed Aircraft continues to serve in many different functions with more than fifty Air Forces around the world. Continuous up- dating of its electronic equipment and in some cases stuctural changes of the fuselage are extending the life span of this most successful military cargo aircraft. Its characteristic sturdiness ?and reliability have once again been demonstrated during the Gulf War Operations of Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is a four-blade, twin-engine attack helicopter with tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement, and tandem cockpit for a crew of two. The Apache was developed as Model 77 by Hughes Helicopters for the United States Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter program to replace the AH-1 Cobra. First flown on 30 September 1975, the AH-64 features a nose-mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems. The Apache is armed with a 30-millimeter (1.2 in) M230 Chain Gun carried between the main landing gear, under the aircraft's forward fuselage.

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 (often called Me 109) was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid 1930s. It was one of the first true modern fighters of the era, including such features as an all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, a retractable landing gear, and was powered by liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 aero engines. The 109 first saw operational service during the Spanish Civil War and was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II, during which time it was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. From the end of 1941 the Bf 109 was supplemented by the Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.

The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single engine, advanced jet trainer aircraft. It first flew in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk. The Hawk is used by the Royal Air Force, and other air forces, as either a trainer or a low-cost combat aircraft. The Hawk is still in production with over 900 Hawks sold to 18 customers around the world.

The Tornado has been in service with the German, Italian and British forces since the early eighties.The airplane has been continuously modified to meet the electronic level needed to match possible enemy anti-aircraft defenses. The ECR version has been developed for the Luftwaffe and was subsequently also introduced by the Italian Air Force. Its special purpose is to attack anti-aircraft missile systems. The planes are equipped with sensors which intercept enemy radar of missile launchers, locate their position and attack them with AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles and thus stay beyond the reach of the enemy positions.

The victory of the US101 consortium (composed of Lockheed-Martin, Agusta Westland and Bell Helicopter Textron) in the VXX contest, announced in January 2005, was certainly fantastic. The fact that the US Marine Corps have selected a European product to replace their VH-3D in the role of marine one, i.e. the helicopter that transports the President of the United States, is unprecedented. The initial operational capacity of this version of EH-101 is expected for the year 2009

The DC-3, the most famous of all transport aeroplanes has become known in nearly every part of the world as DAKOTA. It has been used by pratically every nation from America to the Soviet Union, by both China and all of the allies during World War II. After World War II it was used in the Berlin airlift, in Korea, during the Israeli-Arab conflicts, and finally became famous in its offensive role in Vietnam as the AC-47 GUNSHIP. The principal military version of the DC-3 was the C-47 SKYTRAIN. The C-47 could be fitted either as a trooper, with folding benches or as a heavy freighter.

The Sea Harrier, designed for the British Royal Navy, is an evolution of the Harrier fighter-bomber conceived for the RAF that came into service in the 1970s. The first aircraft with vertical take-off/landing capability, it can operate even where there is little room for manoeuvre and is thus ideal for close troop support. The Sea Harrier is also an excellent dogfighter as seen during the Falklands conflict where this unusual plane scored numerous victories against the Argentine air force.

The origins of the development of the Harrier family date back to 1957; the first examples of the series, belonging to the GR.1 version entered into service with the RAF 12 years later. Many upgrades including an up-rated Pegasus engine and a laser tracker mounted in the lengthened nose led to the creation of the GR.3 version, which was considered to be the ultimate development of the first generation Harrier. The GR.3 Harriers saw successful service during the Falklands war

The SEPECAT Jaguar was a joint Anglo-French project. It first took to the air in 1968 and, since then, 202 of them have seen service with the RAF and another 200 with the Armée de l’Air. It has also achieved a certain success on the export front. The reduced surface area of the wing gives excellent low altitude performance and this, together with its considerable weapons payload, makes it a feared ground strike aircraft, as demonstrated in conflicts in Chad and Iraq. Thirty-eight of the two-seater trainer versions were purchased by the RAF and another 40 by the Armée de l’Air.

This peculiar livery, featuring a showy black panther on the Tornado's back, was made to celebrate the 70th year of activity of the ETS (Electronic Warfare Tactical Suppression) 155th Group of the 50th Wing “Giorgio Graffer” of the Italian Air Force. The 155th Group, with electronic warfare duties, has a black panther as its insignia. The livery is also characterized by its metallic color and by the roman “gladius” on its tail rudder; this recalls the badge, issued in 1931, that could be worn by the first airforce pilots who specialized in attack missions. Currently this unit, based in Piacenza, Italy, is equipped with Tornado ECRs that can employ AGM-88 HARM missiles for suppression of enemy radars. Operational duties include both national and international missions as part of the military exercise planned with other NATO forces.

The SR-71, with its impressive and unorthodox appearance, is the younger sister of the U-2 (No. 808) with the Important difference that it is built to perform its duties at MACH 3.5. U.S. STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND has stated that the BLACKBIRD is still holding the world's speed record. It can cross the United States in less than an.hour. The SR-71 s have been used in all the hot spots of the world, flying over Cuba, China, Vietnam, Middle East etc in times of international tension or of local conflicts, even operating in Okinawa, Thailand and the Philippin6s. It is today's most sophisticated spy aircraft.

The new multi-role EF-2000 fighter is developed by a consortium of German, British, Italian and Spanish industries. After a series of delays of economical and technical nature, several prototypes have been built in the late nineties. Besides the singe-seat version the twin-seat variant was designated for pilot training and precision missiles attack missions. The twin-seater will basically feature the same air-to-air combat features of a fighter, but will be equipped with specialized electronic gear. The first operational aircraft were delivered to Germany in 2003.

The Hawk T Mk 1 was developed by Hawker Siddeley, today part of BAE Systems, to equip the Royal Air Force training units in the second half of the 1970’s. Since 1980, thanks to its performing qualities enhanced by the Rolls Royce Adour engine and its incredible manoeuvrability, the Hawk is used by the R.A.F. “Red Arrows” aerobatic team. The airplane is the same as the one used by the Royal Air Force for training, with further improved mechanics to provide even quicker command response times. Furthermore smoke generators have been inserted which are used during exhibitions, allowing for 5 minutes of white smoke, 1 minute of red smoke and 1 minute of blue smoke. From the time of their creation in 1965, the “Red Arrows” have participated at more than 4,000 manifestations in over 52 countries, becoming one of the most famous aerobatic teams in the world.

The F-15 Eagle is the standard fighter of American Aviation since the late 70s, when it began gradually to replace the famous F-4 Phantom. The Eagle is a big twin-jet with large wing-spans lending it plenty of stability and handling control, which, when combined with its speed, have made this aircraft the best fighter in the last twenty years. The F-15 also has excellent electronics, enabling best use of its missile armament. It was used by the American and Israel air forces in recent wars, showing its superiority over all the enemy planes it encountered, including the more recent MIG-29s.

Revell 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon single seater - Fine structural details on surfaces and recessed panel lines - Detailed ejector seat - Detailed cockpit - Movable canards - Detailed air inlets - Jet nozzles with two configurations - Detailed air brake flaps (optionally open) - Detailed landing gear with filigree retraction struts - In-flight refuelling probe optionally extended or retracted - Two external wing tanks - Pylons - 4 Meteor missiles - 4 AMRAAM missiles - 2 Sidewinder missiles - 2 IRIS-T missiles - 2 Taurus Missiles - 2 Storm Shadow missiles - Super decals for the following versions: German air force, RAF, Spanish air force, Italian and Austrian air forces.

Designed around the new Pratt & Whitney 2,000HP radial engine and tuning the largest propeller ever attached to a fighter plane, the Vought F4U Corsair became a legend in its own time. The F4U-1 was the first production version of the Corsair. It had a inverted gull-wing and a framed canopy with a flat top.

The Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most esthetically designed single seat fighter to appear during the Second World War. It was conceived by the brilliant British designer Reginald J. Mitchell, and first flew on 5 March 1936. It was an advanced, low wing single seat monoplane with a very smooth flush riveted metal skin and a long flowing front cowling.

The Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single seat fighter to appear during the Second World War. Conceived by the renowned British designer Reginald J. Mitchell, the protoype first flew on 5 March 1936. It was an advanced, low wing monoplane with a very slim fuselage and smooth flush riveted metal skin.

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier astounded the world with its unique ability to take-off and land vertically utilizing vectored thrust from its powerful 8000kg thrust engine. First tested in concept in 1960, the aircraft went through many periods of testing and modification prior to acceptance by the Royal Air Force and other nations in 1974. The production Harriers utilized either a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8000 or 9750kg thrust and it was only natural that the Royal Navy should find application for this type of aircraft with their fleet air arm. Various political and financial considerations delayed the order for the "Navalized" Harrier until May 1975, when the Admiralty ordered an initial 24 aircraft plus one T.Mk.4's in 1980.

The RAF's Gloster Meteor was the first and only operational Allied jet fighter to actually enter combat in WWII. In March 1943, a jet prototype designed by the Gloster company and equipped with a De Havilland H.1 engine made its first successful test flight. In July of 1944, pilots flying the first production version of the Meteor, the F.1 fighter, fought bravely in the Battle of Britain under the No. 616 Squadron. The F.1 housed two Rolls-Royce Welland jet engines capable of taking the fighter to speeds of 668km/h and was relatively successful in defending the British homeland against German V-1 rockets. The F.1 was later replaced by the improved F.3 version with its Rolls Royce Derwent engines, changed canopy style, and increased fuel capacity.

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is regarded as one of the most formidable jet fighters in the world today. Ever since its maiden flight in July 1972, this record breaking flying machine has been a yardstick for jet fighter design. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 turbofan engines, it is capable of speeds in the Mach 2.5 range.

The F-15 Eagle can carry a heavy and devastating complement of weaponry such as its internal 20mm M-61A-1 rotary cannon, plus four AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles, and four AIM-7F Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles. The early production F-15 was designated the F-15A, while the two-seat version was called the B model.

* Highly detailed 1/48 scale assembly kit of the Brewster B-339 Buffalo
* Overall length: 163mm, wing span: 223mm
* Authentically reproduced large fuselage and unique landing gear.
* Kit includes parts to accurately reproduce RAF, ML-KNIL or U.S. Navy aircraft.
* New parts such as canopy, rear fuselage and propeller authentically reproduced in high-quality detail.
* Includes a full range of accessories including two 100 pound bombs, one pilot figure sitting down and one figure standing, and markings to reproduce a choice of four different aircraft.

# Ready-to-assemble precision model kit of the 1/24 scale NISMO GT-R Z-tune.
# All new mold used to create realistic depiction of Z-tune?s distinctive body, including front louver, front bumper spoiler, large brake discs and diff oil cooler.
# Spartan cockpit features 3-spoke steering wheel and fully accurate control panel.
# Use with ITEM 12604 GT-R Z-tune Photo-Etched Parts Set for even more precision detail.

* Overall length: 172mm
* Accurate 1/12 scale model of world champion Rossis 2004 Yamaha YZR-M1
* Compact in-line 4-cylinder engine and surrounding power train accurately reproduced.
* Side and seat cowling can be removed even after assembly allowing full display of engine.
* Synthetic rubber used to represent racing slick tires.
* Newly developed 2.5dia. poly caps used for easy damper assembly and cowling attachment.
* Cartograf decals for Rossis No.46 and Abes No.11 (non-cigarette markings).