Trumpeter 2273 Vought F-8J Crusader 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Description

Trumpeter is an internationally recognized injection molded plastic model kit manufacturer that produces unique subjects of excellent detail and quality. 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, its 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 degrees) 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-8J was the last upgrade of the F-8. The F-8J had a larger horizontal tail. It also received a system of flaps, which efficiently reduced the approach speed for carrier landings and the installation of the double-droop fullspan leading edge. Total Parts: 350 pieces. Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece. Total Sprues: 12 sprues plus clear canopy. Paint Schemes: Markings for 2 a/c: 1) VF-24 USS Hancock 1974 and 2) VF-194 USS Oriskany 1976. Left and right fuselage moulded with authentic details. Finely detailed J57 turbojet engine. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.