{"product_id":"lockheed-alpha-jet-aircraft-vtx-ts-competition-united-states-navy-military-series-1-72-diecast-model-airplane-by-herpa-4","title":"Lockheed Alpha Jet Aircraft \"VTX-TS Competition\" United States Navy \"Military\" Series 1\/72 Diecast Model Airplane by Herpa  free shipping USA","description":"Secure Checkout – Shop App Protected   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new 1\/72 scale diecast airplane model of Lockheed Alpha Jet Aircraft \"VTX-TS Competition\" United States Navy \"Military\" Series die cast model by Herpa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model does not have any openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately L-6.5, Wingspan-5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1978 the United States Navy started the VTX-TS advanced trainer program, seeking a replacement for both the T-2 Buckeye and TA-4 Skyhawk trainers. Dassault and Dornier teamed up with Lockheed to offer a \"navalized\" version of the then brand new Alpha Jet. The required modifications were minor, including US-sourced avionics and strengthened landing gear for operation from aircraft carriers.\u003cbr\u003eIn September 1980, Alpha Jet A58 was ferried to the United States and undertook a tour to several Naval Air Stations, being flown and evaluated by more than 70 Navy and Air Force instructor pilots on various sorties. Despite praise from pilots and ground crews for its flight characteristics, low fuel consumption and ease of maintenance, the twin-engine Alpha Jet ultimately lost out to the single-engine T-45 Goshawk, proposed by British Aerospace and produced under license by McDonnell Douglas. Despite not being awarded the contract, the nascent Alpha Jet proved its capabilities early on.\u003cbr\u003eLooking back at 50 years of the Alpha Jet, the VIX-TS competition remains an interesting chapter in the long career of the Franco-German trainer and light attack aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e This diecast model car is part of the Rapid Vehicles diecast model collection featuring Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, Ford GT, Bugatti, and other exotic and performance cars. Perfect for collectors, car enthusiasts, office desk display, or gifts.","brand":"Rapid Vehicles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486063128760,"sku":"HE580861","price":186.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/7839\/7368\/files\/HE580681-1__29688_f14733ea-a1e3-42fe-954c-02c795bdf2c7.jpg?v=1768863097","url":"https:\/\/rapidvehicles.com\/products\/lockheed-alpha-jet-aircraft-vtx-ts-competition-united-states-navy-military-series-1-72-diecast-model-airplane-by-herpa-4","provider":"Rapid Vehicles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}