Description
[The Pinnacle of Cutting-Edge Technology: STOVL Stealth Fighter in 1/72 Scale]
Among the three types of F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation jet fighters developed simultaneously to handle various missions, the F-35B is the most ambitious model.
In addition to its high stealth capabilities and sensor integration, it achieves short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities thanks to features such as thrust vectoring engine nozzles and a lift fan at the rear of the cockpit.
It can launch from amphibious assault ships and light aircraft carriers, and can also be operated from small airfields with short runways.
The US Marine Corps, along with countries such as the UK and Italy, are actively adopting it. This F-35B has been precisely modeled in its vertical landing configuration, where its distinctive mechanisms are best displayed.
With doors opening on various parts of the fuselage and engine nozzles pointing downwards, this impressive 1/72 scale kit features cleverly designed parts for reliable assembly.
[Model Specifications]
★ This is a plastic model assembly kit of the F-35B Lightning II. Overall length 215 mm, overall width 148 mm.
★ The aircraft's stealth-capable shape is faithfully modeled. You can choose to assemble it in either a landing or hovering configuration.
★ The RAM panels on the aircraft's surface are represented with delicate raised molding.
★ The vertical landing configuration is reproduced with the engine nozzles pointed downwards and the doors on various parts of the aircraft open.
★ Two types of landing gear parts are provided to correspond to the landing and hovering configurations.
★ The armament includes AIM-9X and AIM-120C air-to-air missiles.
★ Includes one pilot figure, five marking options, and a special stand for displaying the aircraft in a hovering configuration.
