{"product_id":"1-72-f-35a-lightning-ii","title":"1\/72 F-35A Lightning II","description":"This model kit recreates the state-of-the-art F-35A Lightning II in 1\/72 scale. It inherits many of the detailed features first seen in our 1\/48 scale release. Thanks to extensive research, the A variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is available to fans in either preferred scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(1, 125, 197);\"\u003eAbout The F-35A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFighter jets have continued to develop since they were first seen in late WWII, to the point where modern-day aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor are often called \"fifth generation\" fighters; qualities such as their highly advanced stealth characteristics and network connectivity set them apart from earlier fighters. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF), the F-35 integrates multiple functions into its design and there are three types at the time of writing: the F-35A conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short take-off, vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C, with its larger wing and tail; across these three variants, the F-35 can accomplish various missions without impacting upon its observability and exemplary manoeuvrability. Multiple sensors are at the heart of its advanced capabilities, and the wealth of data harvested is shared via multifunction advanced data link, helping provide the crew with outstanding information via a large cockpit display and the helmet-mounted display system. The F-35's maiden flight was in December 2006, and deployment with air arms in the U.S., Italy, Japan, and more is planned, as the aircraft appears set to take on a key role in the defence landscape in years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(1, 125, 197);\"\u003eAbout The Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Wingspan: 148mm, fuselage length: 218mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures refined moulded depictions of radar absorbent material (RAM) sections on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit can be assembled with one choice of the three ordnance patterns – stealth mode, air-to-air mode, and beast mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdnance components can be attached to the weapons stations on the belly of the aircraft (weapons bay door can only be attached closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fuselage with integrated wing has a realistic rendering of Blended Wing Body (BWB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit also features realistic renderings of the following sections:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- Y- shaped air intakes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- Cockpit and landing gear bays\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- Engine nozzle (one-piece design)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- RCS (radar cross section) enhancers affixed to top and bottom sections (two for each, four in total) during basic training exercises\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- Boxes stored in nose landing gear bay\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from open or closed canopy (not interchangeable after assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaps are assembled in the up position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy and EOTS sensor fairing on nose under surface are recreated in transparent plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a realistically recreated seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) and ordnance components (AIM-9X Sidewinder x2 and GBU-12 Paveway II x4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with three marking options:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- 34th FS, 388th FW, U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command, Hill AFB, Utah\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- 301st Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, Japan Air Self-Defence Force, Misawa Air Base \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 60px;\"\u003e- 302nd Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, Japan Air Self-Defence Force, Misawa Air Base\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes masking stickers for painting demarcation of canopy and EOTS sensor fairing components, and a full-colour painting guide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gift factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53906460148053,"sku":"60792","price":36.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0804\/2069\/files\/60792_2.jpg?v=1778583633","url":"https:\/\/the-gift-factory.co.uk\/products\/1-72-f-35a-lightning-ii","provider":"The Gift factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}