Franklin Mint Armour Collection B11E191
Grumman F6F Hellcat Diecast Model
USN VU-1/VC, 1946, (Drone Controller)
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F6F Hellcat | | 8.5" | | 10.75" |
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.
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 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Franklin Mint’s 1:48 scale Hellcats are large and heavy, weighing in at almost two pounds. Details of the Pratt & Whitney radial engine are easily seen inside the oval shaped engine cowling. The large canopy allows for easy viewing of the cockpit interior and instrument panel. Two of the three staggered machine gun barrels protrude from each wing’s leading edge, with this same arrangement found on shell casing vents below. The sturdy fixed landing gear exposes internal details of the wing inside the wheel wells. Ordnance loads, external fuel tank and wing-mounted radar are featured on some releases.
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The Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" presents diecast detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Armour Collection diecast airplanes from The Franklin Mint require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast airplanes in the Franklin Mint's Armour Collection are 100% true to scale. Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" 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.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- No pilot figures.
- Sturdy fixed metal landing gear for static display.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside.
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