EA-18G Growler 166856, VX-9, US Navy 2008 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 14.7 x 3.2 in.

Model History and Information: Bureau number 166856 was one of the early EA-18G Growlers, serving as a flight-test and evaluation airframe. The Growler is the US Navy's carrier-based electronic-attack aircraft, developed from the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet to replace the EA-6B Prowler, with its electronic-warfare suite supplied by Northrop Grumman. In 2008 this aircraft flew with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9), the "Vampires," based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. VX-9 conducts operational test and evaluation of Navy and Marine Corps tactical aircraft, weapons, sensors and electronic-warfare systems, and helped validate the Growler ahead of its fleet introduction in 2009. In this period 166856 was photographed carrying jamming pods, external fuel tanks and anti-radiation missiles.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is fully licensed by Boeing company.
• It is a true to scale model and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
• Optional canopies for open and close positions
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Weapons load included based on real plane reference
• Stand included for flying mode

Packaging: Full-color printed outer paper box with foam packaging inside for strong and sturdy protection of the model.