RF-4C Phantom / USAF 67TRW Airplane Model

RF-4C Phantom / USAF 67TRW Airplane ModelRF 4C Phantom USAF airplane model. In the early 1960s, the USAF recognized the need for more tactical reconnaissance aircraft to reinforce the RF 101s then in service. The Air Force chose a modification of the F 4C fighter. The RF 4C development program began in 1962,and the first production aircraft made its initial flight on May 18, 1964. A total of 499 RF 4Cs were eventually accepted by the Air Force. , , The RF 4C can carry a variety of cameras in

RF-4C Phantom USAF airplane model. In the early 1960s, the USAF recognized the need for more tactical reconnaissance aircraft to reinforce the RF-101s then in service. The Air Force chose a modification of the F-4C fighter. The RF-4C development program began in 1962,and the first production aircraft made its initial flight on May 18, 1964. A total of 499 RF-4Cs were eventually accepted by the Air Force.
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, The RF-4C can carry a variety of cameras in three different stations in its nose section. It can take photos at both high and low altitude, day or night. The RF-4C carries no offensive armament, although during the last few years of its service some were fitted with four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles for defense.
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, The first unit to fly the RF-4C operationally was the 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. In October 1965 that unit deployed to Southeast Asia to provide photographic reconnaissance of the growing conflict in South Vietnam. Since then RF-4Cs have been involved in reconnaissance missions around the world, including the Desert Shield/Desert Storm operation in Iraq in 1990-1991.
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, Mahogany Wood. Wingspan 11 inches, Length 19 inches.