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FJ-2/3 Fury

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/48) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $53.99


Product Info

Title
FJ-2/3 Fury
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2021
Dimensions
13.5x9.5x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147914168
MFG. Part #
ITA2811
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Skill Level 3.

FIGURE NOT INCLUDED

The development of the North American FJ-2 Fury was the result of a request from the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps for the provision of a carrier-capable version of the F-86 Sabre swept-wing fighter. The carrier-capable aircraft of the period still used a straight-wing design which made them inferior to the feared Soviet swept wing Mig-15, which was extremely maneuverable and with a high operational capability. Production of the Fury began in 1952 with the required structural changes for take-off and landing on aircraft carriers. To maximize on-board carrier space the plane utilized folding wings, had a longer nose and reinforced landing gear. Thanks to its J47 jet engine, the Fury demonstrated good flight performance and a top speed of 1,086 km / h. It was armed with 4 Mk 12 guns installed in the nose. The subsequent version, the North American FJ-3, was equipped with a new engine and provided even better operational performance.

Decals for 4 versions:

  • North American FJ-3M "Fury" U.S. Navy, VF-53 Blue Knights, U.S.S. Kearsage (CVA-33) Pacific Ocean Cruise, 1957
  • North American FJ-3M "fury" U.S. Navy, VF-191 Satan's Angels, U.S.S. Yorktown (CVA-10), 1957
  • North American FJ-3M "Fury" U.S. Marines, VMF-334 Falcons, Cherry Point MAS, June 1956
  • North American FJ-2 "Fury" U.S. Navy Reserve, St. Louis NAS, Lambert Field, 1957

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.