• 1/48 scale IAF F-15I Ra'am plastic model kit by Great Wall Hobby (Kit No. L4816)
• Represents the powerful Boeing F-15I Ra'am, a specialised long-range strike fighter operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF)
• The name “Ra'am” means “Thunder” in Hebrew
• Developed from the American F-15E Strike Eagle, incorporating modifications tailored to Israeli operational requirements
• Captures the distinctive twin-engine, twin-tail configuration of the F-15 Strike Eagle family
• Features the characteristic tandem two-seat cockpit for a pilot and weapons systems officer
• Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 afterburning turbofan engines
• Designed for long-range precision strike, interdiction and multirole combat operations
• Features the distinctive conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) mounted along the fuselage sides, increasing fuel capacity while retaining external weapon stations
• Equipped in service with the AN/APG-70 radar, supporting air-to-air and air-to-ground missions
• Capable of carrying a wide range of compatible precision-guided bombs, conventional weapons and air-to-air missiles
• Armed with an internal 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon
• The F-15I entered Israeli Air Force service in 1998
• Operated by the IAF's 69 Squadron, known as the Hammers, based at Hatzerim Airbase
• The Ra'am combines the Eagle family's air combat performance with advanced long-range strike capabilities
• Features the distinctive Israeli Air Force desert camouflage scheme, providing an attractive alternative to standard USAF grey finishes
• 1/48 scale offers impressive display presence and highlights the aircraft's large airframe and distinctive strike-fighter configuration
• Ideal for collectors of Israeli military aviation, modern fighter jets, F-15 variants and Middle Eastern air forces
• Excellent companion to F-15 Baz, F-16I Sufa, F-35I Adir and other Israeli Air Force aircraft models
• Suitable for modern military airbase, aircraft maintenance and operational flight-line dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for realistic desert camouflage painting, panel shading, exhaust staining and operational weathering
• A distinctive addition to any collection of modern multirole fighters and long-range strike aircraft
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
