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

In regards to the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle w/"Bunker Buster"

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is deemed probably one of 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 has been a yardstick for jet fighter design. In very early 1980's, the Air Force requested McDonnell Douglas to modify their F-15 fighter into a dual-role aircraft to be known as the F-15E "hit Eagle" to be used as an air-to-air fighter, as well as for air to ground assault missions. This brand new version had been designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory unescorted, and strike military goals with pinpoint accuracy. The hit eagle employs two very reliable Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 machines and was designed specifically as a two-person team of pilot and tools system officer. The LANTRIN (minimal Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra-Red for Night) system allows the Strike Eagle to work during the night as well as in poor weather. The Strike Eagle can be employed with up to an 11-ton payload and that can carry the GBU-28 Bunker Buster, a guided bomb developed to destroy strengthened underground bunkers. The Strike Eagle was initially implemented in December 1989. During 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 exterior including focusing on & navigation pods.
• Accurately reproduced cockpit including Aces II ejection seats.
• Open or shut clear canopy and air brake.
• practical pilot figures.
• Die cast metal nose gear strut and main gear struts.
• definitely step-by-step exhaust.
• a good amount of included armaments are attached: GBU-28 "Bunker Buster,"AGM-130, JDAM guided bombs, and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles.
• Synthetic rubber tires.
• Two sets of wheel chocks for landing gear.
• Safety-pin label.
• Contains seven types of markings, including armament.
• Very easy to follow, illustrated installation instructions.