E-2C Hawkeye Diecast Model, IDF/AF 92 Sqn, #942, Israel, 1982
HM-HA4805Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4805 |
1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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Grumman E-2C Hawkeye | 9.75" | 13.5" |
The Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye was first introduced to the IAF in 1981 when 4 aircraft were delivered. Israel was the first foreign country to obtain the E-2Cs. The aircraft were assigned to the 92 Squadron "Daya (Milvus) Squadron" and played a role in the 1982 Lebanon War and other conflicts over the following years. Israel was the first user to install air-to-air refueling capabilities. In 2002 Israel sold 3 of the 4 E-2Cs to Mexico with the remaining aircraft being placed in the Israeli Air Force Museum.