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US P61-C Black Widow (WWII)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft (1/72) (Hobby Boss)

90+ pcs.

Last Stocked on 1/24/2024

Product Info

Title
US P61-C Black Widow (WWII)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2018
Dimensions
13x8.5x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147876552
MFG. Part #
HBB87263
Type
Scale Model

Description

Since the Air Force of each country started paying their attention to the night bombing, the bombing became more effective than ever. To fight against the night bombing, a series of night fighter were put into use. The American started their night fighter program on 1940.The Army used the P-70 Havoc and Beaufighter to fight with the Japanese until the first 45 P-61 Black Widow were in active service in October,1943.

But both the P-61A and P-61B were felt to have a deficiency in top speed and operational service ceiling. To improve the performance, two new more powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800C engines were applied. With this increase in power, the top speed and altitude were increased to 430 mph and 30,000 feet.

Another changes on the P-61C was the wide chord propellers and special "fighter brakes" which allow the P-61C to turn much tighter and avoid overshooting targets.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.