De Agostini 1:72 F6F-5 Hellcat USN VF-24

Description: De Agostini WWII Fighters DAWF13 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Diecast Model USN VF-24, USS Santee, 1945 1:72 Scale Length WidthGrumman F6F-5 Hellcat 5.75" 7.25" The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy service. Although the F6F bore a family resemblance to the Wildcat, it was a completely new design powered by a 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800. Some tagged it as the "Wildcat's big brother". The Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair were the primary USN fighters during the second half of World War II. Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Developed by Grumman to combat the Japanese Zero, the carrier-based F6F Hellcat was first flown on June 26, 1942. The Hellcat was a far more potent force than its predecessor, the Wildcat. It had increased fuel capacity, a low-mounted wing, wide landing gear, strengthened cockpit armor plating, and increased ammunition capacity. The big Double Wasp engine was set three degrees off the center axis, giving the aircraft a tail-down attitude in flight. Pilots' stories of "mostly holes where the airplane used to be" underscore the Hellcat's ability absorb unbelievable punishment and still return to the ship. Copyright 2003-2023 The Flying Mule, Inc. De Agostini WWII Fighters The De Agostini "WWII Fighters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging. De Agostini "WWII Fighters" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Copyright 2003-2023 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Price: 30.95 USD

Location: Grass Valley, California

End Time: 2023-11-15T01:06:21.000Z

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