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 "