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Hataka have sent us details of two new acrylic paint sets. This time the focus is on the modern day Luftwaffe and Greek Air Force.
HTK-AS66 Modern Luftwaffe paint set vol. 4
Shorty after introduction of F-4F Phantom II into service, Luftwaffe recognized that the usual Norm 72 camouflage scheme was not optimal for air-to-air combat. In 1976 a research work was started (with help of JG71 "Richthofen" and JG74 "Mφlders") aimed at developing a new universal camouflage, suitable both for fighter and fighter-bomber roles. The resulting Norm 81 scheme was introduced in two variants - 81A with camouflage pattern of polygonal shapes and 81B using the same colours but in irregular shapes. The Norm 81 scheme had been officially used until introduction of Norm 90J, but was observed still in late 1990s.
HTK-AS66 includes standard colours of German F-4F fleet from 1980s till mid-1990s. The set contains:
HTK-A233 Stone Grey RAL7030, used for fuselage sides and lower surfaces (after 1983) in Norm 81A/B scheme of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs
HTK-A248 - Quartz Grey RAL7039, used for upper surfaces in Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs
HTK-A225 Green Grey - RAL7009, used for upper surfaces in Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs
HTK-A192 Basalt Grey RAL7012, used for upper surfaces in Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs
HTK-A249 Dusty Grey RAL7037, used for upper surfaces in Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs
HTK-A191 Light Grey RAL7035, used for lower surfaces in Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs
HTK-A189 Silver Grey RAL7001, used for lower surfaces in initial Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme of Luftwaffe F-4Fs (after 1983 replaced by RAL7030)
HTK-A100 Jet Black RAL9005, standard colour of radome of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs in Norm 81A/B camouflage scheme
HTK-AS68 Modern Hellenic AF paint set vol. 1
Hellenic AF, known for a long time for their eye-catching colours, for many years used three types of "forest" patterns. The most widespread (worn by Hellenic A-7H/E, TA-7C/H, F/RF-5A/B, F/RF-4E, F/RF-84F, F/TF-102A, F/TF/RF-104G, T-2C/E, T-33A, C-130B/H, C-47, Do-28D-2 and YS-11A) was the famous "South-East Asia, SEA" or "Vietnam" camouflage scheme. It was introduced in HAF in early 1970s and it has recently been used on some of HAF's RF-4E Phantom IIs and T-2C/E Buckeyes. Northop F-5A/B airframes purchased from Jordan in 1980s were delivered and initially flown by HAF in another US-origin pattern - so-called "Asia Minor" scheme. Finally, ex-Luftwaffe RF-4Es have been operated in Norm 83 scheme (some are still spotted).
HTK-AS68 includes standard colours of Greek aircraft since 1970s. The set contains:
HTK-A012 Dark Tan FS30219, used for upper surfaces in SEA scheme of A-7, F/RF-5, F/RF-4, F/RF-84F, F/TF-102, F/TF/RF-104, T-2, T-33 and C-130 of HAF
HTK-A016 - Dark Green FS34079, widely used for upper surfaces in SEA scheme. Also on ex-Jordanian F-5A/Bs (Asia Minor) and ex-Luftwaffe aircraft (Norm 83)
HTK-A021 Medium Green FS34012, used for upper surfaces in SEA scheme of A-7, F/RF-5, F/RF-4, F/RF-84F, F/TF-102, F/TF/RF-104, T-2, T-33 and C-130 of HAF
HTK-A039 Camouflage Grey FS36622, widely used for lower surfaces in SEA scheme. Also on lower surfaces of ex-Jordanian F-5A/Bs in so-called "Asia Minor scheme"
HTK-A160 Pale Brown FS30140, used for upper surfaces in so-called "Asia Minor scheme" of ex-Jordanian F-5A/Bs in Hellenic AF service (acquired in 1980s)
HTK-A187 Tan FS20400, used for upper surfaces in so-called "Asia Minor scheme" of ex-Jordanian F-5A/Bs in Hellenic AF service (acquired in 1980s)
HTK-A224 Black Grey RAL7021, used in Norm 83 wraparound camouflage scheme of ex-Luftwaffe RF-4Es and (temporarily) of Do-28D-2 Skyservants
HTK-A059 Field Green FS34095 / RAL6003, used in Norm 83 wraparound scheme of ex-Luftwaffe RF-4Es and (temporarily) of Do-28D-2 Skyservants
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