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1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033
1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033

1/72 Arma Hobby FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit 70033

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New moudls, FM-2 Wildcat model kit 1/72 scale.

Set contents:

  • plastic parts
  • decals with two markings options

Marking options:

  • USS Petrof Bay, VC-93, Lt (jg) Heaterly Foster III, Okinawa, April 1945
  • USS Savo, VC-27, Lt Ralph E. Elliot Jr., Philippines, late 1944

Brief history of the FM-2 Wildcat

Grumman F4F-3/4 was the primary US Navy fighter aircraft at the beginning of the war. When the Navy built new carriers, more potent fighters were also introduced to service (F6F and F4U). But it was missing a lightweight fighter for service on escort carriers. Grumman has designed the XF4F-8 prototype with light construction, armament reduced to 4 MGs, and a more powerful engine, P&W R-1830-86.  Because of the increased torque of the engine, the aeroplane got a taller vertical tail for flight stability. The new Wildcat performance was significantly better than its predecessor, but only on low altitudes due to lack of two-stage supercharger. It was by design, FM-2s tasks were performed mostly at a low level: close air support, ASW patrol and CAP. New Wildcat’s improved performance was a surprise to enemy pilots. It could fight A6M5 Zero and Bf-109G on equal terms. The last series of the aeroplane had six HVAR unguided missiles mounted underwings.

New Wildcat production was made in General Motors plants under new designation FM-2. It started service in late 1943 and deserved well in Battle of Atlantic and Island Hopping Campaign on Pacific. Total of 4437 FM-2s was built, 65% of all Wildcat versions. 370 of them served with the Royal Navy as the Wildcat VI.