F-22 Raptor (with stealthy pods) AF06-132 411 FLTS Edwards AFB 2022 in 1:72 scale
This is the F-22 Raptor (with stealthy pods) AF06-132 411 FLTS Edwards AFB 2022 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F‑22 Raptor AF06‑132, flown by the 411th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB in 2022, gained attention for carrying two angular under‑wing pods believed to house stealthy IRST (infrared search-and-track) sensors—a feature speculated to restore passive detection capability initially planned but later dropped from the F‑22. It retains test‑specific markings—including a striking “bird‑of‑prey” eye painted on the nose—and serves as part of the elite squadron evaluating upgrades in tactics, sensors, and external stores integration to ensure the Raptor remains dominant well into the Next Generation Air Dominance era. This makes AF06‑132 not just another F‑22, but a cutting-edge flying laboratory pushing boundaries in passive sensing and multi-role capability.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F‑22 Raptor AF06‑132, flown by the 411th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB in 2022, gained attention for carrying two angular under‑wing pods believed to house stealthy IRST (infrared search-and-track) sensors—a feature speculated to restore passive detection capability initially planned but later dropped from the F‑22. It retains test‑specific markings—including a striking “bird‑of‑prey” eye painted on the nose—and serves as part of the elite squadron evaluating upgrades in tactics, sensors, and external stores integration to ensure the Raptor remains dominant well into the Next Generation Air Dominance era. This makes AF06‑132 not just another F‑22, but a cutting-edge flying laboratory pushing boundaries in passive sensing and multi-role capability.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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