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Corgi AA36403 1:72 Eurofighter Typhoon F.Mk 2 RAF No.43 Sqn DA2 1998

Sale price£140.00 GBP
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Limited edition 38 of 1810 worldwide

Condition summary

Model condition
Mint (10/10)
Box condition
Mint (10/10)
  • Comes complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • Comes complete.
  • Relatively low certificate number.
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Description

An ultra-sleek, heavyweight 1:72 scale diecast replica celebrating the dawn of Europe's premier multirole fighter program. This premium model from Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA36403) represents the Eurofighter Typhoon F.Mk 2 Development Aircraft 2 (DA2) as it appeared in its striking all-black evaluation livery.

Based at RAF Leuchars, Scotland, in 1998, this specific airframe (Serial ZH588) wore the legendary markings of the RAF's famous No. 43 "Fighting Cocks" Squadron during its critical testing phase. Designed as a co-operative air superiority effort between Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, the Eurofighter first took flight on March 27, 1994.

Engineered to be intentionally aerodynamically unstable to provide unmatched maneuverability, the Typhoon relies on a computerized "fly-by-wire" flight system. The state-of-the-art aircraft was optimized for high-altitude supersonic combat while remaining highly capable at low levels, eventually replacing older frontline combat types like the Tornado F3 and Jaguar fighter-bombers.

Prized by modern military aviation collectors for its incredibly sleek aesthetics and rare 1,810-piece limited worldwide run, this model is built with high diecast metal content and feels surprisingly heavy. The F.2 single-seat configuration is represented with a large clear canopy that provides an excellent view of the detailed cockpit interior and pilot crew figure.

Advanced engineering highlights include functional canards situated ahead of the delta wing that rotate in unison, and a deployable speed brake that locks firmly into position. Underneath, the complex engine intakes are beautifully shaped to highlight the Typhoon's low-radar-signature design, leading back to detailed exhaust nozzles that clearly showcase internal afterburner ring structures.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36403

Aircraft: Eurofighter Typhoon F.Mk 2 / DA2 (Development Aircraft 2)

Serial/Tail Code: ZH588

Unit/Livery: RAF No.43 "Fighting Cocks" Sqn Evaluation Livery

Base Command: RAF Leuchars, Scotland

Date/Period: 1998

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,810 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal with Minimal Plastic

Special Features: Striking all-black DA2 test livery with No. 43 Sqn tail flashes, rotating front canards, deployable locking speed brake, anti-radar profile engine intakes, detailed afterburner exhaust nozzles, clear cockpit canopy with pilot figure


Model Dimensions

Length: 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6" or 15.2 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Comes complete.
  • Relatively low certificate number.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)


Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

An ultra-sleek, heavyweight 1:72 scale diecast replica celebrating the dawn of Europe's premier multirole fighter program. This premium model from Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA36403) represents the Eurofighter Typhoon F.Mk 2 Development Aircraft 2 (DA2) as it appeared in its striking all-black evaluation livery.

Based at RAF Leuchars, Scotland, in 1998, this specific airframe (Serial ZH588) wore the legendary markings of the RAF's famous No. 43 "Fighting Cocks" Squadron during its critical testing phase. Designed as a co-operative air superiority effort between Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, the Eurofighter first took flight on March 27, 1994.

Engineered to be intentionally aerodynamically unstable to provide unmatched maneuverability, the Typhoon relies on a computerized "fly-by-wire" flight system. The state-of-the-art aircraft was optimized for high-altitude supersonic combat while remaining highly capable at low levels, eventually replacing older frontline combat types like the Tornado F3 and Jaguar fighter-bombers.

Prized by modern military aviation collectors for its incredibly sleek aesthetics and rare 1,810-piece limited worldwide run, this model is built with high diecast metal content and feels surprisingly heavy. The F.2 single-seat configuration is represented with a large clear canopy that provides an excellent view of the detailed cockpit interior and pilot crew figure.

Advanced engineering highlights include functional canards situated ahead of the delta wing that rotate in unison, and a deployable speed brake that locks firmly into position. Underneath, the complex engine intakes are beautifully shaped to highlight the Typhoon's low-radar-signature design, leading back to detailed exhaust nozzles that clearly showcase internal afterburner ring structures.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36403

Aircraft: Eurofighter Typhoon F.Mk 2 / DA2 (Development Aircraft 2)

Serial/Tail Code: ZH588

Unit/Livery: RAF No.43 "Fighting Cocks" Sqn Evaluation Livery

Base Command: RAF Leuchars, Scotland

Date/Period: 1998

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,810 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal with Minimal Plastic

Special Features: Striking all-black DA2 test livery with No. 43 Sqn tail flashes, rotating front canards, deployable locking speed brake, anti-radar profile engine intakes, detailed afterburner exhaust nozzles, clear cockpit canopy with pilot figure


Model Dimensions

Length: 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6" or 15.2 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Comes complete.
  • Relatively low certificate number.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)


Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.