1296 - 1/72 F-104 G Recce Italeri  [IT-1296S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: N.A.T.O.

Model Dim.: 23,1 cm

F-104 G “RECCE”

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter the most famous fighters inside history of aviation alongside one alongside longest functional life: its history started towards in conclusion for this 50s and completed, for a few environment forces, in mid 2000s. Its unique airframe, with slender fuselage and extremely small wing area, made this aircraft ideal as an interceptor. Because of the thrust of its General electric J79-GE-11A afterburning turbojet motor, it might surpass Mach 2,2 with a fantastic cost of climb. Nevertheless it had beenn't actually maneuverable and tough to pilot.The F-104G Starfighter was at reality produced on license by some European aviation companies. From mid 60s, it became the typical interceptor for a number of NATO countries including Italy, Germany, Holland, Greece, and Turkey. The armament had been fundamentally similar completely on earlier incarnations, with a 20mm Vulcan cannon and option to suit appropriate in wings air-to-air missiles, bombs, or extra fuel tanks to improve the airplane's range.With time, reconnaissance duties was added toward antique interceptor solution. The F-104G ended up being as a result fitted with another “Orpheus” reconnaissance outside pod that offered exemplary practical results.