1/700 Trumpeter Heinkel He60 (12/Bx)

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1/700 Trumpeter Heinkel He60 (12/Bx)

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SKU:
TRP3453
UPC:
9580208034539

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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  :  1:700
  • Item Type  :  Static Kit
  • Model Brief  :  Length: 16.5mm   Wingspan: 19.2 mm
  • Total Parts  :  72 pcs
  • Total Sprues  :  6 sprues per set
  • More Features  :  2 clear a/c each sprue, total 12 a/c