Platz 1/72 U.S. Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle MQ-1B Predator "Last Mission 2018" Plastic Model

Celebrate the legacy of the Predator drone, which concluded its service in 2018.

Features:

- Accurately replicates the MQ-1 Predator unmanned attack aircraft in 1/72 scale

- Finished model measures approximately 10 cm in length with a wingspan reaching about 20 cm

- Includes decals replicating the markings of the US Air Force from its final year of service in 2018

About the Actual Aircraft:

The MQ-1 Predator, an unmanned attack aircraft, concluded its service with the US military in 2018. It was one of the key attack-capable drones operated by the US military, which manages a range of unmanned aircraft. The Predator commenced operations in 1995, featuring wings that spanned 14.8 meters and a length of 8.2 meters. It was powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine driving a rear propeller. The aircraft was equipped with cameras and laser pointers in the nose, remotely controlled from a ground station. It could carry missiles such as Hellfire and Stinger.

About the Model:

This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit replicating the MQ-1 Predator. The model beautifully captures the distinct form of this unmanned drone, notable for its lack of a canopy and unique design. The finished model’s length is approximately 10 cm, with a striking wingspan of about 20 cm even at 1/72 scale. Decals are included to recreate the markings applied to the aircraft prior to its 2018 decommissioning. The kit features a simplified parts structure for easy assembly. This is a must-have kit for aircraft modelers looking to recreate the final homage to a historically significant aircraft.