{"product_id":"mcdonnell-douglas-f-15a-eagle-fighter-aircraft-76-0111-318th-fighter-interceptor-squadron-united-states-air-force-air-power-series-1-72-diecast-model-by-hobby-master","title":"McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle Fighter Aircraft \"76-0111 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron\" United States Air Force \"Air Power Series\" 1\/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle Fighter Aircraft \"76-0111 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron\" United States Air Force \"Air Power Series\" 1\/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Brand new 1\/72 scale diecast model of McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle Fighter Aircraft \"76-0111, 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron\" United States Air Force \"Air Power Series\" die cast model by Hobby Master.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Brand new box.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Detailed exterior.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;True-to-scale detail.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Includes pilot figure.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Has opening canopy.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Includes display stand.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Officially licensed product.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Detachable ordnance loads.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dimensions approximately Length- 10.75, Wingspan- 7.25 inches.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt; \u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u0026gt;HISTORY ASPECTS:\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;The F-15A Eagle 76-0111 of the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), USAF, holds a unique place in aviation history as the only aircraft to successfully destroy a satellite in space using an air-launched missile. Assigned to McChord Air Force Base in Washington, 76-0111 was selected for the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) program in the mid-1980s, a top-secret initiative aimed at demonstrating the United States' capability to intercept and destroy enemy satellites during the Cold War. Equipped with the ASM-135 ASAT missile, the F-15A was specially modified to carry out this mission, including upgrades to its targeting systems and structural enhancements for high-altitude flight.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;On September 13, 1985, Major Wilbert \u0026amp;ldquo;Doug\u0026amp;rdquo; Pearson piloted 76-0111 to over 38,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean near Vandenberg Air Force Base. At a steep 65-degree climb and traveling at Mach 1.22, he launched the ASM-135 missile, which successfully intercepted and destroyed the decommissioned Solwind P78-1 satellite orbiting over 300 miles above Earth. This event marked the first and only time a fighter aircraft achieved a kinetic kill against a satellite, demonstrating a powerful and controversial capability in space warfare. The test sent a strong strategic message during the Cold War and raised international concerns about the militarization of space.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;Although the ASAT program was eventually shelved due to arms control concerns and diplomatic pressure, the legacy of 76-0111 and its historic mission endures. The aircraft continued to serve with the 318th FIS in a more traditional air defense role before eventually being retired. Today, the feat achieved by this Eagle represents a rare convergence of aerospace engineering, precision, and geopolitical tension\u0026amp;mdash;a moment when the limits of fighter jet capability reached into space itself.\u0026lt;br \/\u0026gt;This 1:72 scale model complete with its ASM-135 anti-satellite missile, is a striking tribute to one of the most extraordinary missions in U.S. Air Force history. Meticulously detailed with accurate squadron markings and weapon configuration, it\u0026amp;rsquo;s a must-have for collectors and aviation enthusiasts fascinated by Cold War technology and aerospace innovation. 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