Platz 1/48 US Navy Electronic Warfare Aircraft EA-18G Growler VAQ-132 Scorpions Metal AOA Probe Parts Included japan NEW

Plastic model [Scale] 1/48 [Size when completed] Length: approx. 381mm The AOA probe reproduced with metal parts enhances the delicacy of the finish. About the actual model Developed by the U.S. Navy as the successor to the Grumman EA-6B Plowler, it is the EA-18G Grawler to operate from 2009. It is an electronic warfare aircraft developed based on the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter with a crew of two. It is equipped with advanced electronic warfare equipment such as the AN/ALQ-99 tactical jamming system and the ALQ-227 communications jamming system. It is powered by two General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofan engines. It has a maximum speed close to Mach 1.8. In addition to the U.S. Navy, it is also operated by the Royal Australian Air Force, and the number of aircraft produced is estimated to be over 170. [About the model] This plastic model assembly kit reproduces the EA-18G Growler, a US Navy electronic warfare aircraft that has been in service since 2009. The parts are made by Italeri, the scale is 1/48, and the finished length is 381mm, which is an accurate model of its characteristic form with a strong presence. The kit also includes metal parts for the AOA probes that can be attached to both sides of the nose section. The sharp finish enhances the detail of the fuselage and completes a realistic fuselage. The metal parts are made by Master. The combination of resin base parts and metal parts allows for delicate expression. Of course, the fuselage shape, tandem arrangement of the cockpit, legs and leg stowed parts, etc., are all well worth building in 1/48 scale. The kit also includes a special masking sheet for painting the canopy frame. The kit also includes a special masking sheet for painting the canopy frame, making it easy to paint the canopy to a high grade finish. The decals for marking are made of high quality Cartograf. [Features] Reproduction of the U.S. Navy EA-18G Grawler electronic warfare aircraft in 1/48 scale. Italeri parts, Japanese manual by Platz, and original packaging are included. Includes metal parts to represent the AOA probes on both sides of the nose. Masking stickers are included for painting the canopy frame. Two types of markings are selected from the VAQ-132 Scorpions aircraft, known for its trademark scorpion.