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| Code: CW-601482 Quantity in Basket: none Status: In Stock Price: $69.99 | | | Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 601482 F-8E Crusader Diecast Model VMF(AW)-333 Fighting Shamrocks, DN7, MCAS Yuma, AZ, 1967 Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vought F-8E Crusader | | 9.25" | | 5.75" |
This beautiful rendition of the F-8E Crusader can be configured for ground or "in-flight" display. Additionally, the entire wing is articulated and can be raised and lowered, adjusting the incidence angle for take-off and landing, just like the real aircraft. The F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) was a single-engine aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft built by Chance-Vought to replace the Vought F-7 Cutlass. The first F-8 prototype was ready for flight in February 1955, and was the last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon. Limited Edition of 3000 pieces worldwide. The Century Wings "1:72 Wings of Heroes" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Highly collectible, Century Wings models are setting a new standard in 1:72 diecast for detail and accuracy. Century Wings 1:72 diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
[See more Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes products]Designed to meet a USN requirement for a supersonic air-superiority fighter, the F8 was first flown on March 25th, 1955.[See more Vought F-8E Crusader products] | |
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