Trumpeter F-8J Crusader 1:32

02273

$168.00

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  • Product introduction:
           The F-8 Crusader was one of the first true supersonic carrier-based fighter aircraft to be developed. In 1952, the US Navy was modernizing its carrier fighter force. From all the proposals, the new F-8 Crusader stood out and won the competition, it's maiden flight taking place on March 25th 1955. The design of the F-8 was unique in that the pitch of the entire wing could be adjusted in flight (up to +7°) to allow for a proper angle of approach at low speeds. This was necessary for carrier landings, The Crusader had a very impressive combat record with the Navy and Marine Corps in Vietnam, and was nicknamed "the Mig killer" because of its numerous victories over these jets. In fact, the F-8 shot down 14 Mig-17s and 4 Mig-21s during the Vietnam war. The F-8J was the last upgrade of the F-8.The F-8J had a larger horizontal It received a system of flaps, which efficiently reduced the approach speed for carrier landings and the installation of the double-droop fullspan leading edge.
    Item No    02273
    Item Name    F-8J Crusader
    Bar Code    9580208022734
    Scale    1:32
    Item Type    Static Aircraft
    Model Brief    Length: 524.6mm   Wingspan: 344.6mm
    Total Parts    350pcs
    Metal Parts    n/a
    Photo Etched Parts    1pcs
    Film Parts    n/a
    Resin Parts    n/a
    Total Sprues    12 sprues plus clear canopy
    Paint Schemes "    Mkgs for 2 a/c:
    1) VF-24 USS Hancock 1974.
    2) VF-194 USS Oriskany 1976."
    Released Date    2009-05
    More Features "    Fuselage
    -Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
    Engine
    -Finely detailed "" J57"" turbojet engine .
    Interior
    -Finely detailed engine"

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