Product Description
The F-104 is one of the Century Series fighter jets developed by the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s as the world's first practical supersonic fighter jet.
Based on lessons learned from the Korean War against the MiG-15, the U.S. Air Force desired a fighter jet that was small but powerful, with a jet engine to enhance maneuverability and speed. The resulting design, with its long, slender fuselage and small rectangular wings, is reminiscent of a missile.
Due to its shape, it was also called the "last manned fighter jet" in Japan.
Unlike the previous A/B models which were used as interceptor fighters, the F-104C has an increased number of hardpoints (weapon stations) and is operated as a fighter-bomber.
They were deployed to the Vietnam War from 1965 to the following year as part of close air support.
The kit features a newly designed rear fuselage with a smaller rudder, a characteristic of the C-type.
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Product Specifications
- Item code
- FX18
- JAN code
- 4536318760184
Purchase Information
* This product has a cancellation deadline. Once the deadline has passed, cancellations are not accepted.
This item is limited to 5 per household.