HOBBY BOSS 80313 NORTH AMERICAN FJ-4B FURY (USN / USMC ALL WEATHER INTERCEPTOR) 1/48 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
Compared to that of the FJ-3, the FJ-4's new wing was much thinner, with a six percent thickness-to-chord ratio, and featured skin panels milled from solid alloy plates. It also had an increased area, and tapered more sharply towards the tips. Slight camber behind the leading edge improved low speed characteristics. The main landing gear design had to be considerably modified to fold wheel and strut within the contours of the new wing. The track of the main wheels was increased and because they were closer to the center of gravity, there was less weight on the nosewheel. Wing folding was limited to the outer wing panels.
An FJ-4B with six rocket pods
FJ-4F prototype with added rocket engine
The FJ-4 was intended as an all-weather interceptor, a role that required considerable range on internal fuel. The FJ-4 had 50% more fuel capacity than the FJ-3 and was lightened by omitting armor and reducing ammunition capacity. The new wing was "wet"; that is, it provided for integral fuel tankage. The fuselage was deepened to add more fuel, and had a distinctive "razorback" rear deck. A modified cockpit made the pilot more comfortable during the longer missions. The tail surfaces were also extensively modified and had a thinner profile. The overall changes resulted in an aircraft that had little in common with the earlier models, although a family resemblance was still present. The two prototypes had the same Wright J65-W-4 engine as the FJ-3, but production aircraft had the J65-W-16A of 7,700 lbf (34 kN) thrust.
FEATURES:
* Item No: 80313
* Item Name: FJ-4B Fury fighter-bomber
* Scale: 1/48
* Item Type: Static Aircraft
* Model Brief: Length: 230.2 mm Width: 248.6 mm Height: 144 mm
* Total Parts: 142
* Total Sprues: 5
* Paint Schemes: FJ-4 Marine Fighter Squadron ( VMF-323), Spring of 1958
* Released Date: 2007-10
* More Features:
The kit consists of 134 parts
Molded in light grey plastic in 3pcs sprues
1 sprue with 8 clear parts for canopy
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