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F6F-3/5 - WWII USN Fighter

By: Academy Hobby

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Model Kits (1:72) (Academy Hobby)

MSRP old price: $16.50


Product Info

Title
F6F-3/5 - WWII USN Fighter
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
11.75x5.25x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147895994
MFG. Part #
AHM12481
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Of the 6,477 Japanese aircraft shot down by US Navy pilots in World War II, 5,156 were accounted for by the F6F Hellcat. Prior to its operational debut in 1943, the Navy Wildcats often were no match for the nimble Japanese Zero-Sen.

The Hellcat, with its speed, armor and heavy armament changed all that, becoming the dominant fighter of the era.

A total of 12,275 Hellcats of all varieties were manufactured before production ceased in August 1945. Used in reserve squadrons for many years after 1945, the Hellcats even served in the Korean War as remote-controlled flying bombs against North Korean ground targets.

The F6F-5 Hellcat, produced in larger number than any other variant had a wingspan of 13.05 meters, a length of 10.23 meters and a height of 3.99 meters. Its maximum speed was 380 mph at 23,400 feet; landing speed was 88mph. The F6F was armed with six 50 cal machine guns or four 20mm cannon. Two 1,000 pound bombs could be carried under the wings.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.

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