Sword 72105 Lockheed RF-80A over Korea 1/72 – plastic aircraft model kit

Sword 72105 Lockheed RF-80A over Korea in 1/72 scale is a high-quality plastic reconnaissance aircraft model, enabling you to recreate a faithful miniature of the legendary machine from the Korean War period. The model is produced by the renowned Czech company Sword, known for its attention to detail and realistic reproduction of components. The kit is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers.

Historical background of the Lockheed RF-80A aircraft

The Lockheed RF-80A is the reconnaissance variant of the legendary F-80 Shooting Star jet fighter. Developed in the United States, the RF-80A played a key role during the Korean War (1950–1953), being the first jet reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Air Force (USAF). These fast and reliable machines carried out dangerous photographic missions, often over enemy-controlled areas. Their advanced design enabled the collection of valuable intelligence, and the Lockheed RF-80A contributed to many United Nations military successes.

Kit contents and product features

• Plastic 1/72 scale kit – perfect balance between detail and compact size
• Fuselage and wing details accurately reflect the configuration from the Korean War era
• Includes decals for USAF markings used in Korea
• High-quality plastic – precisely rendered panel lines
• Step-by-step assembly instructions, clear for intermediate modelers
• Glue and paints not included

Category and purpose

This product belongs to the following category: plastic model kit intended for aviation modelers interested in military aviation history of the 20th century and the Korean War period. We recommend this model to enthusiasts of jet technology as well as collectors of unique reconnaissance aircraft.

Why choose this model?

We recommend the Sword 72105 Lockheed RF-80A over Korea 1/72 for its excellent detail accuracy, realistic decals, and the opportunity to build a rarely seen operational model over Korea. This model is an interesting educational and collector’s proposition, bringing users closer to one of the key reconnaissance aircraft of the 20th century.

Difficulty level: 3/5 – the kit is recommended for modelers with prior experience in building 1/72 scale models.