Description
The U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat was introduced in 1943 to replace the older Grumman F4F Wildcat and remained in service until the end of World War II, becoming a key player in the Pacific War. Designed to effectively counter the Japanese Zero, it was equipped with the powerful 2,000-horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, which provided high speed and excellent flight performance. Armed with six 12.7 mm Browning machine guns mounted in the wings, in the hands of trained pilots it proved extremely effective both in air superiority missions to defend the fleet and in close support and ground attack missions. The impressive kill-to-loss ratio demonstrated the operational efficiency of the “Hellcat” design.
- Scale is 1:72
- Size of the model is 15cm
- Box size is 25.8cm x 16.2cm x 3.8cm
- Two version decal sheet is included
- Decals for interesting American and British versions
- An iconic fighter aircraft from World War II
- Carton quantity is 24 and EAN is 8001283912136
Specifications
- Brand
- Italeri
- Category
- Plastic Model Kits
- Scale
- 1:72
- Model Type
- Aircraft
- Aircraft Type
- Naval Aircraft
- Nationality
- American
- Era
- 1939-1945 - World War II
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Grumman Hellcat F6 F-3
Item No. 91213
The U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat was introduced in 1943 to replace the older Grumman F4F Wildcat and remained in service until the end of World War II, becoming a key player in the Pacific War. Designed to effectively counter the Japanese Zero, it was equipped with the
Description
The U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat was introduced in 1943 to replace the older Grumman F4F Wildcat and remained in service until the end of World War II, becoming a key player in the Pacific War. Designed to effectively counter the Japanese Zero, it was equipped with the powerful 2,000-horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, which provided high speed and excellent flight performance. Armed with six 12.7 mm Browning machine guns mounted in the wings, in the hands of trained pilots it proved extremely effective both in air superiority missions to defend the fleet and in close support and ground attack missions. The impressive kill-to-loss ratio demonstrated the operational efficiency of the “Hellcat” design.
- Scale is 1:72
- Size of the model is 15cm
- Box size is 25.8cm x 16.2cm x 3.8cm
- Two version decal sheet is included
- Decals for interesting American and British versions
- An iconic fighter aircraft from World War II
- Carton quantity is 24 and EAN is 8001283912136
Specifications
- Brand
- Italeri
- Category
- Plastic Model Kits
- Scale
- 1:72
- Model Type
- Aircraft
- Aircraft Type
- Naval Aircraft
- Nationality
- American
- Era
- 1939-1945 - World War II
