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Wednesday, March 09, 2016 - 06:55 AM UTC
Published in the March 2016 newsletter from Italeri is information on an upgraded mould release of a RF-4E PHANTOM ll
The RF-4E was the unarmed reconnaissance version of the famous Mc.Donnell Douglas two-seats fighter F-4 Phantom II.
It was designed and developed for export and it was the combination of reconnaissance system of the RF-4C with the airframe and the powerful engines of the F-4E .
The German Luftwaffe received the first samples in the early 70s and became one of the main users along with Japan, Iran, Israel and Greece.
Further more many components and reconnaissance systems were also manufactured in Germany.
The RF-4E was able to carry out reconnaissance missions "all-weather" in a very effective way thanks to the cameras installed in the bays, the infrared sensors, and the target looking radar system.
Some Countries developed specific versions more in line with the specific operational use.
The Israelis RF-4E, for instance, has been upgraded in avionics and were able to carry air to air missiles as Sidewinders or Pythons.
Decals for 5 versions.
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Seriously, no U.S. Version??
MAR 09, 2016 - 11:02 AM
No RF-4E in the USAF... USAF only had RF-4C
MAR 09, 2016 - 05:35 PM
Another one on my to buy list. Some nice marking options too.
MAR 10, 2016 - 03:16 AM
RF-4E PHANTOM FOR EVER.
MAR 10, 2016 - 04:15 AM
Does anyone know what exactly is upgraded?
MAR 10, 2016 - 06:53 PM
In some way it look like an old ESCI molds... I've the F-4C form 30 years ago, and looks like family portrait; except for the fuselage... Obviouly...
MAR 13, 2016 - 02:22 AM
I've got the Esci J kit, identical in all but the nose. Odd that I didn't spot that sooner as I was only looking over that kit the other day! It does include the bolt-on IFR probe fitted to Israeli and I believe Turkish and Greek F-4's.
MAR 13, 2016 - 02:31 AM
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