The best carrier-based fighter of World War Two, was the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat was armed with six .50 caliber machine guns as well as rockets, and the wings folded flat against the fuselage so more could fit on board aircraft carriers. The Hellcat's design sacrificed speed for a high rate of climb and exceptional maneuverability. It was also a very rugged and well armored design. The F6F-5, which utilized a redesigned engine cowl, new ailerons, a strengthened tail, and a water-injection system for the engine, which added 10% to the takeoff performance and increased its armament-carrying capabilities. The F6F-5 was first flown on 4 April 1944, and production continued through November 1945. Over 900 more Dash-5" Hellcats were delivered to the UK under the Lend-Lease program under the designation Hellcat Mk II. Length 10.2 m Wing Span 13.0m Hight 3.9m All-Up Weight 6,990Kg Empty Weight 4,189Kg Max Speed650Km/h Range 1,521Km Service Ceiling 11,368m:

Item No : 02257

Item Name : F6F-5 Hellcat

Bar Code : 9580208022574

Scale : 1:32

Item Type : Static Aircraft

Model Brief : Length: 320mm Wingspan: 418.25mm

Total Parts : 364pcs

Metal Parts : n/a

Photo Etched Parts : 1 fret PE for seat-belt

Film Parts : 1 photo film sheet for instrument panel

Resin Parts : n/a

Total Sprues : 10 sprues, 4 rubber tires, one clear cowling

Paint Schemes ": 1) F6F-5 No.7,VF-27 of USS Princeton (CVL-23),1944

2)F6F-5 No.33, VF-29 of USS Marcu,1945"

Released Date : 2009-01

More Features ": Fuselage

-Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details

-Offer clear engine cover to assembly to show the full interior

Engine

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