{"product_id":"northrop-f-23-black-widow-ii-stealth-fighter-aircraft-blue-054-su-57-aggressor-what-if-scheme-65th-agrs-nellis-afb-united-states-air-force-air-power-series-1-72-diecast-model-by-hobby-master","title":"Northrop F-23 Black Widow II Stealth Fighter Aircraft Blue 054 Su-57 Aggressor What If Scheme 65th AGRS Nellis AFB United States Air Force Air Power Series 1\/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBrand new 1\/72 scale diecast model of Northrop F-23 Black Widow II Stealth Fighter Aircraft \"Blue 054, Su-57 Aggressor What If Scheme, 65th AGRS, Nellis AFB\" United States Air Force \"Air Power Series\" die cast model by Hobby Master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIncludes pilot figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHas opening canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIncludes display stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDetachable ordnance loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDimensions approximately Length- 11.25, Wingspan- 7.25 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eIt is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe F-23 in the fictional \"Su-57 Aggressor Scheme\" assigned the tactical number Blue 054 of the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base represents a fascinating \"what-if\" concept that combines two of the most advanced fighter aircraft designs of different generations. The Northrop YF-23 was developed during the U.S. Air Force's Advanced Tactical Fighter competition and competed against the YF-22, which ultimately evolved into the F-22 Raptor. Known for its sleek diamond-shaped wings, stealth-focused design, and exceptional high-speed performance, the YF-23 remains one of the most intriguing aircraft never to enter production. In this alternate-history scenario, the aircraft is imagined as having entered operational service and later been assigned to aggressor duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe 65th Aggressor Squadron, based at Nellis Air Force Base, specializes in replicating the tactics, capabilities, and appearance of potential adversary aircraft during advanced combat training exercises such as Red Flag. In this fictional scheme, Blue 054 wears camouflage inspired by the Russian Su-57 Felon, allowing it to represent a next-generation peer threat during air combat training. The unique paint scheme blends the stealthy contours of the F-23 with the distinctive colors and markings associated with modern Russian fighter aircraft, creating a visually striking aircraft that would challenge pilots during realistic training scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAs a hypothetical aggressor aircraft, Blue 054 would not have participated in actual conflicts. However, within this alternate-history setting, the operational F-23 fleet could be imagined as supporting missions similar to those performed by modern stealth fighters in conflicts such as Operation Allied Force, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and various Indo-Pacific deterrence operations. The aircraft's advanced stealth characteristics, long range, and powerful sensor suite would have made it a formidable air superiority platform capable of operating in highly contested environments while providing valuable experience for pilots training against advanced threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe concept of an F-23 serving with the 65th Aggressor Squadron highlights the enduring fascination aviation enthusiasts have with the aircraft. Although the YF-23 never entered production, its advanced design continues to inspire alternate-history projects, custom liveries, and collector editions that imagine what might have been had Northrop's design won the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition. The fictional Blue 054 combines one of America's most famous \"lost\" fighters with a modern adversary-inspired camouflage scheme, creating a unique blend of aviation history and imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis 1:72 scale model is a highly detailed replica of the fictional F-23 \"Su-57 Aggressor Scheme\" Blue 054 of the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base. Featuring an eye-catching adversary camouflage pattern and the elegant lines of the legendary F-23 design, it captures one of the most imaginative \"what-if\" concepts in modern military aviation. Perfect for collectors of experimental aircraft, aggressor aircraft, and alternate-history aviation subjects, this replica makes a distinctive display piece celebrating a fighter that continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51225902711030,"sku":"HA2852","price":170.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/9925\/6496\/files\/HA2852-L__65101.jpg?v=1783627812","url":"https:\/\/modelcars.com\/products\/northrop-f-23-black-widow-ii-stealth-fighter-aircraft-blue-054-su-57-aggressor-what-if-scheme-65th-agrs-nellis-afb-united-states-air-force-air-power-series-1-72-diecast-model-by-hobby-master","provider":"ModelCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}