mcdonnell douglas f-4 j phantom ii "fighting shamrocks"

Variant of the mcdonnell douglas f-4 phantom ii fighter jet operated by the us marine corps, specifically by vmfa-333 ("marine fighter attack squadron 333"). Known for its distinctive green shamrock tail markings, the squadron played a significant role in air combat and ground support during the vietnam war and later cold war operations. The f-4j was a versatile, all-weather, supersonic jet capable of both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground missions, armed with missiles, bombs, and a powerful radar system.
7 sprues and; fuselage. 3 pilot figures included

choice of markings for 3 aircraft:

• f-4j buno 155852, aj202, vmfa-333 "fighting shamrocks", uss nimitz cnv-68 1976-77;
• f-4j buno 155523, dn133, vmfa-333 "fighting shamrocks" 1978;
• f-4j buno 155815, wt2, vmfa-232 "red devils", clark field, philippines 1974.

The mcdonnell-douglas f-4 phantom is a twin-engine, two-seat, long-range multirole fighter designed for operations in difficult weather conditions. The prototype first flew on may 27, 1958, and serial production began in 1961. Initially, the f-4 was intended to function solely as an attack aircraft, but from 1955, design work was directed toward meeting the us navy's need for a new carrier-based fighter. The f-4 phantom proved to be a very successful aircraft, produced in several versions, exported to many countries, and manufactured under license. The first versions were models a to d for fighter-bomber purposes. The next version was the f-4e, produced from 1967, as a long-range fighter. Reconnaissance versions were also created: rf-4b, ⋠â‹rf-4c, and rf-4e. The latest versions are the f-4f and f-4g wild weassel - these are electronic warfare aircraft and are designed to fight enemy radars. The f-4 took part in the vietnam war, conflicts in the middle east (1967, 1973) and the iran-iraq war (1980-1988). A total of 5,057 f-4 phantom aircraft were built. Technical data (version f-4e): maximum speed: 2,370 km/h, rate of climb: 210 m/s, maximum ceiling 18,300 m, maximum range: 2,600 km, armament: fixed-1 m61a-1 cannon with a caliber of 20 mm, underwing-up to 7,255 kg of bombs and rockets