- Born in England but raised in America, the uniqueness of the AV-8B cannot be overlooked even in 1/144.
[About the actual machine]
- Harrier was born in 1966 as the world's first practical vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
- The U.S. Marine Corps is also considering deploying it, focusing on its ability to take off and land without requiring facilities such as a well-developed airfield.
- The AV-8B Harrier II was created in collaboration with the United Kingdom, with improvements such as weapon payload and cruising range.
- In addition to enlarging the main wings to improve weapon carrying capacity, the engine is equipped with an upgraded version of the more powerful Rolls-Royce Pegasus.
- First flight in 1983.
- The US Marine Corps began operating it in 1987.
- VMA-214 Black Sheep, founded in 1942, also operated the AV-8B Harrier II from 1989 to 2022.
- He also played an active role in the Iraq War.
[About the model]
- This is a 1/144 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the AV-8B Harrier II, an improved version of the Harrier developed jointly by the United States and the United Kingdom.
- The unique aircraft shape as a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is realistically expressed with a total length of approximately 10cm.
- The parts are made by F-toys and are easy to assemble, and the set includes two aircraft.
- The jet nozzle allows for vertical takeoff and landing, and the angle can also be changed.
- Don't miss the Harrier's unique mechanisms, such as the main landing gear laid out in tandem and the outriggers installed in the center of the main wing.
- The markings are selected from two aircraft belonging to the US Marine Corps, VMA-214 Black Sheep, which operated the AV-8B Harrier II from 1989 to 2022.
- Reproduced with Cartograph decals.
[Major features]
- Reproduce the AV-8B Harrier II operated by the US Marine Corps on 1/144 scale
- Parts are made by F-toys and are included in a set for 2 aircraft.
- Finished total length is approximately 10cm
- Markings reproduce the US Marine Corps VMA-214 Black Sheep affiliated aircraft
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