Merit 89005
Douglas TBD-1 Devastator Display Model
USN, USS Hornet, 6-Piece Set |
| 1:350 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas TBD-1 Devastator | | 1.25" | | 1.75" |
Perfect for displaying on 1:350 scale Aircraft Carrier models.
Designed to meet a 1934 US Navy requirement for a carrier-based torpedo-bomber, the Devastator was first flown on April 15th, 1935. The TBD was an early shipboard monoplane built large enough to carry a heavy torpedo and achieve speeds of just over 200 miles per hour. Its design included folding wings, an inclusive canopy, and all metal construction - innovations that would be used by future carrier aircraft. Sophisticated for its time, the Devastator's strong points were eventually surpassed by enemy forces. Its lack of maneuverability and slow speed made it vulnerable to the high performance of the Japanese Zero. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Merit International range presents detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles.
Merit International display models feature"
- Molded plastic construction.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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