Description
The DouglasA-3 “Skywarrior” was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoque fuselage, with two J57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles, A-3's wings can be folded for storage below deck, radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947,The prototype XA3D-1 first flew on 28 October 1952, entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956. Production ended in 1961. Douglas total built 282 Skywarriors.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:48
- Item Type : Static Kit
- Model Brief : Length: 492.4mm Wingspan:460.5 mm
- Total Parts : 370+
- Photo Etched Parts : 3 pcs
- Total Sprues : 16 sprues , fuselage and tires
- Paint Schemes : US NAVY
- More Features : - Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
- Canopy made from clear parts
- Wing can be folded
- Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,
- Crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.