TRUMPETER 2272 VOUGHT F-8E CRUSADER USN / USMC "COLD WARRIOR" 1/32 SCALE
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.
FEATURES:
* Item No: 02272
* Item Name: F-8E Crusader
* Scale: 1/32
* Item Type: Static Aircraft
* Model Brief: Length: 524.6mm Width: 344.6mm
* Total Parts: 356pcs
* Metal Parts: n/a
* Photo Etch Parts: 1pcs
* Film Parts: n/a
* Resin Parts: n/a
* 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
* Release Date: 2008-09
* More Features:
Fuselage-Left and Right fuselage molded w' authentic details
Engine-Finely detailed "" J57"" turbojet engine
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