Details
1:32 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
The best carrier-based fighter of World War Two, was the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat was armed with six .50 caliber machine guns as well as rockets, and the wings folded flat against the fuselage so more could fit onboard aircraft carriers. The Hellcat's design sacrificed speed for a high rate of climb and exceptional maneuverability. It was also a very rugged and well-armored design. The F6F-5, which utilized a redesigned engine cowl, new ailerons, a strengthened tail, and a water-injection system for the engine, which added 10% to the takeoff performance and increased its armament-carrying capabilities. The F6F-5 was first flown on 4 April 1944, and production continued through November 1945. Over 900 more "Dash-5" Hellcats were delivered to the UK under the Lend-Lease program under the designation Hellcat Mk II. Length: 10.2 m Wing Span: 13.0m Height: 3.9m All-Up Weight: 6,990Kg Empty Weight: 4,189Kg Max Speed: 650Km/h Range: 1,521Km Service Ceiling: 11,368m
Scale 1:32
Item Type Static Aircraft
Length: 320mm
Wingspan: 418.25mm
Total Parts 364pcs
Photo Etched Parts 1 fret PE for seat-belt
Film Parts 1 photo film sheet for the instrument panel
Total Sprues 10 sprues, 4 rubber tires, one clear cowling
Paint Schemes
1) F6F-5 No.7, VF-27 of USS Princeton (CVL-23),1944
2) F6F-5 No.33, VF-29 of USS Marcu,1945
Fuselage
-Left and right fuselage molded w/ authentic details
-Offer clear engine cover to assembly to show the full interior
Additional Information
| Article No | TRU02257 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 02257 |
| Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:32 |
| Manufacturer | TRUMPETER |
| Brand | NORTHROP GRUMMAN |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 9580208022574 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
