Zoukei Mura SWS 1/48 F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel V

The Long-awaited F-4G Wild Weasel V is finally here!!

The F-4G is a SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) aircraft, the successor to the F-105G, that uses various sensors such as the AN/APR-38 to locate enemy SAM (surface-to-air missile) site tracking/guidance radar or radar waves fired from radar sites and their locations, and then attacks with anti-radar missiles such as the AGM-45, AGM-78, and AGM-88. It is called the "Wild Weasel" because of its resemblance to a weasel crawling on the ground in search of prey. We replicate the "F-4G," which is said to be the most successful Wild Weasel, with its accurate external shape and details. You can compare the differences between each version by building them.

Various sensors such as AN / APR-38 are used to search for the radar wave and its position emitted from the tracking / guidance radar of the enemy SAM (surface-to-air missile) site or the radar site, and AGM-45, AGM-78, AGM-88. Its main mission is to attack with anti-radar missiles such as, and it is commonly called "Wild Weasel" in the eyes of Itachi crawling on the ground in search of prey.

The F-4G, which is said to be the most successful Wild Weasel aircraft, has been thoroughly reproduced with its accurate appearance and details. You can fully enjoy each type comparison while assembling.

Features 

The flight control system of the F-4G that handles dangerous enemy air defense network control missions

In the F-4E / G type, the FCS (Fire Control System) was replaced with AN / APQ-120, which is small and resistant to vibration. Similar to the C / D type, the Navy type has added a control device that was only in the front seats to the rear seats, and the WSO (weapon system officer) can also be operated. Not only does it increase, but it also brings operational benefits such as the need to create a new training aircraft.

The SWS kit reproduces in detail the shape of the hood that covers the upper part of the instrument panel for the rear seats, which is peculiar to the G type. There is no pulling out to the rear-view rearview mirror installed so as to avoid the hood. It is also fun to think about the feelings of the soldiers who are in charge of the SEAD mission while putting themselves at risk.

The unique armament of Wild Weasel required for the mission to suppress the enemy air defense network

In the F-4G, the M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon x 1 gate on the underside of the nose, which was a feature of the Long type, was removed, and receivers are stored in the antenna fairing newly provided as Wild Weasel. Many large and small antennas are installed in each part of the aircraft to alert, supplement, and analyze enemy radar waves.

On the armament side, a maximum of four AIM-7Es can be mounted on the missile bay under the fuselage, but usually two on the rear Sta.3 / 7. ECM pods such as AN / ALQ-119 and AN / ALQ-131 are mounted on Sta.4 on the lower left side of the nose. Two AGM-88s (up to four) and four AIM-9s can be mounted on the pylon under the main wing, but there are few examples of mounting on the G type.

Color & Marking

• F-4G, 52nd TFW, 81st TFS, Sr.no.69-7268 Spangdahlem AB, Germany July 1987
• F-4G belonging to the 82nd Tactical Combat Squadron and the 81st Tactical Combat Squadron stationed at the former West Germany Spangdahlem base. Adopted Sr.no.69-7268, 1987 marking. This aircraft was designated as the captain of the 81st Tactical Combat Squadron around the summer of 1987. Also, the characteristic Black Panther mark drawn on the side of the left intake is the mascot of the 81st Tactical Combat Squadron. Also pay attention to the European One camouflage, which is painted in 3 colors including the underside of the aircraft!