E-2C Hawkeye AEW Group, JASDF, Misawa AB, 2019 (1:72)

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4816 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 34-3459, AEW Group, JASDF, Misawa AB, 2019 The Northrop E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather airborne early warning aircraft (AEW). The E-2 was a twin-turboprop developed in the late 1950�s and early 1960�s for the USN. The E-2 is a carrier- capable aircraft and has received major upgrades in their electronics for the E-2B and E-2C with the E-2C also receiving improved turbo-prop engines. The E-2 has been in production since the 1960�s making it the longest production run of any carrier based aircraft. The E-2C variant became operational in 1973. Japan�s first of 13 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye went into service with the AEW Group 601st Hikotai at Misawa in January 1987. A few of these aircraft eventually went to equip the 603rd Hikotai at Naha. In 2005 the 601st and 603rd were re-designated Hiko Keikai Kanshitai Air Warning Surveillance Squadrons but in 2014 the Hiko Keikai Kanshitai was split and became 1 and 2 Hiko Keikai Kanshitai with E-2C 34-3459 c/n A20-953 becoming part of 1 HKK. The E-2C will eventually be phased out by the newer E-2D. Specifications for the Northrop E-2C Hawkeye Radar dish can be revolved True 1/72 scale. Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Optional armament provided. Pilot figure included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. Highly collectable.