Description
This kit of the state-of-the-art F-35A Lightning II inherits many of the detailed features first seen in earlier releases. Fighter jets have continued to develop since late WWII. Currently, this generation is called the “fifth generation”. Qualities such as their highly advanced stealth characteristics and network connectivity set them apart from earlier fighters. Features refined molded depictions of radar absorbent material (RAM) sections on the surface. Ordnance components can be attached to the weapons stations on the belly of the aircraft. (Weapons bay door can only be attached closed.) The fuselage with integrated wing has a realistic rendering of Blended Wing Body (BWB). Other features include realistic renderings of the following sections Y- shaped air intakes, Cockpit and landing gear bays, engine nozzle (one-piece design), Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat, RCS enhancers affixed to top and bottom sections (four in total) during basic training exercises and boxes stored in nose landing gear bay. This kit can be assembled with one choice of the three ordnance patterns – stealth mode, air-to-air mode, and beast mode. Choose from open or closed canopy (not interchangeable after assembly). Flaps are assembled in the up position. The canopy and EOTS sensor fairing on nose undersurface are recreated in transparent plastic. Includes a seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) and ordnance components (AIM-9X Sidewinder x2 and GBU-12 Paveway II x4). Comes with three marking options: 34th FS, 388th FW, U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command, Hill AFB, Utah, the 301st Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Misawa Air Base and the 302nd Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Misawa Air Base Also includes masking stickers for painting of canopy, EOTS sensor fairing components, and a full-color painting guide.
