Hasegawa 02183 EA-6B Prowler US Navy Farewell 1/72

Hasegawa 02183 EA-6B Prowler US Navy Farewell is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1/72 scale. It is manufactured by the world-renowned Hasegawa company, famous for its attention to detail and high level of fidelity in reproducing historical and modern combat machines.

The EA-6B Prowler is an American electronic warfare aircraft used by the United States Navy (US Navy) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The aircraft was developed based on the A-6 Intruder and entered service in 1971, playing a key role in jamming radar and electronic systems of enemy air defenses. The EA-6B Prowler was actively used in numerous armed conflicts—from the Vietnam War, through Operation Desert Storm (1991), the Balkans, to missions in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of post-2000 operations. The retirement of this legendary aircraft took place in 2019, ending nearly 50 years of combat service.

The Hasegawa 02183 EA-6B Prowler US Navy Farewell model is a very faithful representation of the final series of this famous aircraft. This edition allows you to build the model in the farewell livery, referring to the last years of EA-6B service, making it a unique treat for collectors and military aviation enthusiasts.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United States (US Navy, USMC)
• Service period: From the Vietnam War, through the Cold War, Middle East conflicts, up to modern times (1971–2019)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Contents: plastic parts for model assembly, Farewell livery decals, clear canopy, detailed avionics, as well as underwing armaments and electronic jammer pods
• Category: plastic model kit
• Difficulty level: 3/5 (recommended for intermediate modelers due to the number of details and the need for precise painting)

Why is it worth it? The Hasegawa 02183 EA-6B Prowler US Navy Farewell model is an excellent choice for fans of military aviation, especially US Navy history enthusiasts. Highly detailed sprues, finely recreated fuselage surfaces, and realistic decals are features that will satisfy even the most demanding collectors. It is also a great way to commemorate the history of one of the most important electronic aircraft of the 20th and 21st centuries.

We recommend this model to both intermediate and experienced modelers wishing to enrich their collection with a unique farewell edition of the EA-6B Prowler in US Navy colors.