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-8J was the last upgrade of the F-8.The F-8J had a larger horizontal It received a system of flaps, which efficiently reduced the approach speed for carrier landings and the installation of the double-droop fullspan leading edge.

Kit Features:

• Scale  :  1:32
  
• Item Type  :  Static Aircraft
  
• Model Brief  :  Length: 524.6mm   Wingspan: 344.6mm
  
• Total Parts  :  350pcs
  
• Photo Etched Parts  :  1pcs
  
• Total Sprues  :  12 sprues plus clear canopy
  
• Paint Schemes  :  " Mkgs for 2 a/c:
  1) VF-24 USS Hancock 1974.
  2) VF-194 USS Oriskany 1976. "
  
• More Features  :  " Fuselage
  - Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
  
  Engine
  - Finely detailed "" J57"" turbojet engine.
  
  Interior
  - Finely detailed engine "