ulliBrand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Lockheed Alpha Jet Aircraft VTX-TS Competition United States Navy Military Series die cast model by Herpa./liliBrand new box./liliDetailed exterior./liliTrue-to-scale detail./liliIncludes landing gear./liliComes with a display stand./liliThis model does not have any openings./liliManufacturers original unopened packaging./liliMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts./liliDimensions approximately L-6.5 Wingspan-5 inches./liliDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel./li/ulpspan stylecolor ff0000;HISTORY ASPECTS/spanbr /In 1978 the United States Navy started the VTX-TS advanced trainer program seeking a replacement for both the T-2 Buckeye and TA-4 Skyhawk trainers. Dassault and Dornier teamed up with Lockheed to offer a navalized version of the then brand new Alpha Jet. The required modifications were minor including US-sourced avionics and strengthened landing gear for operation from aircraft...