Academy Plastic Model Kit
USAF F-4E “Vietnam War” Phantom (1/32) 12133
The Academy 1/32 scale USAF F-4E “Vietnam War” Phantom is a detailed large-scale kit capturing the iconic fighter aircraft in multiple service configurations. This special edition includes markings for seven aircraft spanning USAF, ROKAF, and JASDF squadrons across the 1970s and 1980s.
- Scale: 1/32
- Includes markings for 7 aircraft:
- USAF 388th TFW, 469th TFS, F-4E “Iceman 03” 67-0283, 1972
- USAF 388th TFW, 469th TFS, F-4E 67-0283, 1970s
- ROKAF F-4E 67-0283, 1970s
- USAF 52nd TFW, 480th TFS, F-4E 74-1645, 1986
- USAF 51st CW(T), F-4E 68-0453, USAG Daegu AB, 1980s
- JASDF 6th Air Wing, 303rd SQ, F-4EJ 47-8335, mid-1980s
- JASDF 6th Air Wing, 303rd SQ, F-4EJ 37-8313, mid-1980s
- Detailed moulding with engraved panel lines
- Cartograf decals for premium quality markings
History
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was one of the most versatile and widely used fighters of the Cold War. Entering service in the 1960s, the F-4E variant introduced an internal M61 Vulcan cannon, improved avionics, and updated weapon systems. During the Vietnam War, USAF Phantoms carried out air superiority, ground-attack, and reconnaissance missions, proving their adaptability in a demanding theatre. The type went on to serve in air forces worldwide, including the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), remaining a front-line fighter well into the 1980s. Its legacy as a powerful multi-role jet endures among aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.
