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TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft (1/48) (Hobby Boss)

MSRP old price: $54.99


Product Info

Title
TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2018
Dimensions
17.75x11.25x3.5"
NKG Part #
2147932493
MFG. Part #
HBB80325
Type
Scale Model

Description

During February of 1943 the Navy requested to investigate ways to increase the power of the Avenger. In response undertook a design study of an improved Avenger with a 2000 hp R-2800 engine and a 250CE turret. The high demand for the engine for other higher priority aircraft prevented the design study from progressing but the need for additional engine power for the Avenger was now recognized.

The TBM-3 retained the gun armed wing of the TBF-1C with Mk 5 zero-length rocket launchers standardized in place of the earlier Mk 4 rocket rails. The cockpit instruments were re-arranged and to improve the pilot’s night vision the instrument panel lighting was changed from direct ultra violet lighting to indirect red lighting.

Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.