General Electric J79 Turbojet Engine for F-104 Starfighter — Scalable 1/144 to 1/32 (Multi-Part Kit)

Highly detailed model of the General Electric J79 turbojet engine, the legendary powerplant behind the iconic F-104 Starfighter and numerous other high-performance military aircraft. This axial-flow turbojet with its unique "petal" variable exhaust nozzle and distinctive "smoky" operation became one of the most successful jet engines of the Cold War era, powering aircraft to record speeds and altitudes. An essential addition to any F-104 Starfighter build, aviation engine collection, or military aircraft maintenance diorama. The unmistakable J79 profile with its characteristic compressor sections, afterburner system, and variable nozzle immediately identifies this as the engine that powered the "missile with a man in it." • Accurate representation of the GE J79 with all key components and features • Multi-part kit with optimized component separation:— Front compressor section with accurate inlet geometry— Mid-section with compressor stages, accessory gearbox, and fuel lines— Rear se