Description:

McDonnell Douglas-built 2nd generation vertical/short takeoff and landing ground-attack aircraft, 'Plus' variant with upgraded cockpit and avionics. Kit has recessed panel lines and rivets, well detailed cockpit, radar package, full vectored-thrust turbofan engine, landing gear with vinyl tires, optional position intake bypass shutters, separate control surfaces (rudder, ailerons and slatted flaps), multi-part canopy, optional position speed brake and photo-etch parts (seatbelts, HUD frame, aft cockpit decking and rearview mirrors). Also includes external stores (drop tanks, gun pods, TERs, MERs, AN/AAQ-25s, AGM-65s, AIM-9Ls, AIM-120s, BSU-49s, GBU-12s, MK 117s, MK 82 Snakeyes and MK 82 500 lb). Decals and color painting reference for 3 aircraft: US Marines BuNo 165569 of VMA-211 'Wake Island Avengers'; US Marine BuNo 165584 of VMA-311 'Tomcats' and Spanish Navy No 01-918 - includes instrument displays and weapons markings.