MiG-25PD Foxbat-E Diecast Model, Libyan Air Force 1025th Aerial Sqn, Black 6717
HM-HA5603Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5603 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25PD Foxbat-E | 13" | 7.75" |
Libya is believed to have had 60 MiG-25s. In 1973 Libya declared the Gulf of Sidra as being part of their territory but this claim was never accepted by international law. When President Ronald Reagan came to power he tested the Libyan Air Force by sending a carrier force into the area. A couple of Libyan Su-22s were intercepted approaching the U.S. force and when they didn't leave they were shot down by F-14s. Later a force of Libyan aircraft including MiG-25P approached but turned away rather than engage.