TAMIYA 61029 F-15C Eagle 1:48 Aircraft Model Kit

Description

1/48 Scale Aircraft Assembly Kit
61029
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Kit

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.

In 1979, an improved and upgraded F-15 was introduced. One notable change was a 15% increase in internal fuel capacity, while even more fuel was made possible by utilizing conformal tanks that snuggle beneath the wing ad against the jet inlet ramps. In order to accept this extra fuel weight, the landing gear had to be reinforced. These modified F-15's are called the C-type for the single-seater and F-15D for the two seat version. The F-15C owes its superb performance to many technological and electronic wonders, and shall certainly continue to play its role as an air superiority fighter for many years to come.

1/48 Scale Aircraft.
Tamiya have produced an extensive range of interesting assembly kits in this category.
Items include: Second World War propeller driven aircraft right through to modern fighter jets and take account of some of the most famous and historically significant aircraft from the past 70 years.

This international standard scale allows Tamiya to faithfully reproduce aircraft with incredible levels detail and accuracy.

Tamiya has kept the number of highly detailed component parts to a reasonable number allowing the 1/48 series to be enjoyed by both experienced and first time modellers.

As with all Tamiya items, instructions are clear and concise, which allows the modeller to build a 1/48 scale aircraft with ease.

Tamiya's range of paints and modelling tools are available to allow these models to be finished to a high standard.

Tamiya release new items to this series on a regular basis and also produce a complimentary 1/48 military range that includes figures, accessories and vehicles, making the 1/48 Aircraft Series ideal for producing dioramas or building an model aircraft collection.