1/32 Trumpeter F8E Crusader Fighter

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1/32 Trumpeter F8E Crusader Fighter

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SKU:
TRP2272
UPC:
9580208022727

Description

      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-8E variant was produced as a mutli-role attack fighter with an improved engine, new radar, and underwing pylons to carry up to two AGM-12 Bullpup missiles.

 

Kit Features:

  • Scale  :  1:32
  • Item Type  :  Static Aircraft
  • Model Brief  :  Length: 524.6mm   Width: 344.6mm
  • Total Parts  :  356pcs
  • Photo Etched Parts  :  1pcs
  • Total Sprues  :  12 sprues
  • Paint Schemes  :  " United States Navy F-8E from VF-162 of USS Oriskany, July 1968.  United States Navy F-8E from VF-194 of USS Ticonderoga, 1968 "
  • More Features  :  " Fuselage
    - Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details

    Engine
    - Finely detailed "" J57"" turbojet engine.

    Interior
    - Finely detailed eng "