The VF-11B Thunderbolt is the U.N. Forces' main production variable fighter in Macross Plus, the machine Isamu Dyson flies before the YF-19.
What it does in the story
Super Nova's 2040 fly-off on Eden measured the prototypes against the B, the service aircraft of the day.
What makes it different
A gunpod with a bayonet.
The Howard GU-15 hides a retractable blade for battroid melee; the C traded it for a cheaper pod.
Rocket booster for the chase.
Solid rockets above and below the fuselage, five minutes of burn, no head laser or gunpod while fitted.
The standard machine.
It was the fighter most pilots flew.
How big is it?
Fighter mode: 15.51 m long, 11.20 m span, 3.49 m tall.
Performance: Mach 3.5+ at 10,000 m.
What this collection covers
Two Hasegawa 1/72 kits: the fighter with the rocket booster fitted, and the standard B with its 30 mm gunpod, linked wings and a seated pilot.
Why buy from P-Rex Hobby
P-Rex Hobby is a Bandai Recommended Hobby Store with 20,000+ customers served and 1800+ five-star reviews. US orders ship duties prepaid with no import fees, and Route Package Protection is available at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
1. Why the rocket booster?
Test gear for chasing the YF-21, not a combat fit: five minutes of burn and no gunpod.
2. How does the B differ from the C?
The C is the later avionics upgrade, with a revised canopy cover, canard and gunpod, and no bayonet.
Shipping from one of the closest major North American ports to Japan, we are dedicated to stocking the latest products as quickly as possible.
Transparent Pre-Orders
Every pre-order shows its own estimated arrival month — on the product page, in your confirmation email and in your account. Pay in full or reserve with a deposit. If the manufacturer cancels, you get a full refund. See how it works.
Shipping from one of the closest major North American ports to Japan, we are dedicated to stocking the latest products as quickly as possible.
Transparent Pre-Orders
Every pre-order shows its own estimated arrival month — on the product page, in your confirmation email and in your account. Pay in full or reserve with a deposit. If the manufacturer cancels, you get a full refund. See how it works.