Product introduction:
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.
- Item No: 02272
- Bar Code: 9580208022727
- Scale: 1:32
- Item Type: Static Aircraft
- Model Brief - Length: 524.6 mm; Width: 344.6 mm
- Total Parts: 356pcs
- Metal Parts: n/a
- Photo Etched 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"
- Released Date: 2008-09
- More Features:
- Fuselage
- Left and right fuselage molded w/ authentic details
- Engine
- Finely detailed "J57" turbojet engine
- Interior
- Finely detailed