Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series RF-111C A8-143, 1 Squadron, RAAF Tindal November 1999 HA3207 Diecast Aircraft

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series RF-111C A8-143, 1 Squadron, RAAF Tindal November 1999 HA3207 Diecast Aircraft

 
General Background
The General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark" entered service in 1967 as a medium-range aircraft designed for interdiction and tactical strikes. The F-111 was used as an all-weather attack aircraft capable of low-level penetration of enemy territory. It also could be used for reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Some unique features are variable geometry wings, the 2 crew members sat side by side in an escape capsule, internal weapons bay; terrain following radar and afterburning turbofans. The USAF retired their last F-111 in 1998 but the RAAF continued to use theirs.
The Aircraft
In 1963 Australian ordered 24 F-111Cs. In 1992 another 15 F-111G aircraft were delivered. Between 1979 and 1980 four F-111Cs were modified to RF-111C reconnaissance variants. Delivered in 1973 F-111C A8-143 was one of the 4. In 1975 Indonesia invaded East Timor and in 1999 after years of violence, the UN issued a resolution to restore peace. Australia took the lead and the RAAF sent 10 F-111s and numerous other types to RAAF Tindal to operate over East Timor and help restore peace. RF-111C was written off in 2006.
Specifications :
Crew : 2 X pilot, weapon systems officer
Performance:
Engines : 2 X Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-3 generating 18,500 lbs. thrust each
Maximum speed : 1,452 mph (2,336 km/h)
Cruising speed : 685 mph (1,102 km/h)
Normal Range : 3,632 miles (5,845 km)
Service Ceiling : 57,000 ft. (17,373 m)
Dimensions :
Length : 73.5 ft (22.4 m)
Wingspan : 63.0 ft (19.2 m) spread - 32.0 ft (9.74 m) swept
Height : 17.13 ft (5.22 m)
Wing area : 657.4 ft² (61.07 m²) spread - 525 ft² (48.77 m²) swept
Weights :
Empty: 47,481 lb (21,537 kg)
Loaded: 82,843 lb (37,577 kg)
Maximum Take: 98,979 lb (44,896 kg)
Armament: 1 X 20mm M61A1 cannon and up to 24 conventional or nuclear weapons
GTIN: 4895173413438

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A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.

You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent further damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.

If the product is not deemed to be damaged, we may return the product to you at your cost or offer a reduced credit to cover any shipping costs incurred.

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Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package. We will let you know whether to return it to Australia Post, or if we can arrange a courier to collect the item.

A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.

You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent further damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.

Upon receipt of a faulty product, we will either test the product ourselves or return the product to the manufacturer or supplier for assessment. Goods that require testing may take up to 30 business days.

If a fault is detected, and is not due to wear and tear, or misuse, we will offer you a replacement, credit, or refund.

If the fault does not fit the above criteria and is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, then a replacement, credit or refund may not be provided. We may offer to repair the product at your cost. We will provide an estimate of any charges before commencing with any repairs.

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