Tamiya 60312 - 1/32 F-15E Strike Eagle Bunkerbuster  [60312]

Concerning the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle w/"Bunker Buster"

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is viewed as the most capable twin-engine air-superiority fighters in the world today. Since its maiden flight in July 1972, this record breaking Mach 2.5 fighter happens to be a yardstick for jet fighter design. In the early 1980's, the Air Force asked for McDonnell Douglas to modify their F-15 fighter into a dual-role aircraft to be known as the F-15E "hit Eagle" for use as an air-to-air fighter, and for atmosphere to ground attack missions. This new variation had been made to penetrate deep into enemy territory unescorted, and hit army targets with pinpoint accuracy. The strike eagle employs two very dependable Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 machines and was designed especially as a two-person team of pilot and weapons system officer. The LANTRIN (minimal Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra-Red for Night) system allows the Strike Eagle to work through the night as well as in inclement weather. The Hit Eagle may also be employed with up to an 11-ton payload and can carry the GBU-28 Bunker Buster, a guided bomb developed to destroy strengthened underground bunkers. The Strike Eagle was implemented in December 1989. Through the Gulf War in 1991, 2 squadrons of 48 F-15E Strike Eagles demonstrated their energy as multi-purpose fighter/attack planes.

Specs & Features

• Accurately reproduced external including targeting & navigation pods.
• Accurately reproduced cockpit including Aces II ejection seats.
• start or shut clear canopy and atmosphere brake.
• Realistic pilot figures.
• Die cast metal nose gear strut and primary gear struts.
• Highly step-by-step exhaust.
• many included armaments are attached: GBU-28 "Bunker Buster,"AGM-130, JDAM guided bombs, and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles.
• Synthetic plastic tires.
• Two sets of wheel chocks for landing gear.
• Safety-pin label.
• Contains seven forms of markings, such as armament.
• An easy task to follow, illustrated set up guidelines.