Postage Stamp Planes 5351-1
Grumman F4F Wildcat Diecast Model
USN VF-7, USS Wasp, 1940 |
| 1:87 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F4F Wildcat | | 4" | | 5.25" |
During WWII, the F4F served as one of the navy's premier aircraft. Offering a great climb rate, long patrol range, excellent ditching capabilities, and stamina needed forks rigorous work load. In all 4,777 of these planes were built. The F4F housed a 1200-hp Pratt & Whitney engine that produced a top speed of 318 mph. It carried six 12.7-mm Brownine machine-suns, and two 100 Ibs. bombs.
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F-4F was first flown on September 2nd, 1937. Originally used by the British (who called it the Martlet) against the Luftwaffe, the Wildcat also became the United States Navy's primary carrier fighter in the Pacific Theatre. The Wildcat was no match for the maneuverability of the Japanese Zero, but the two airplanes were roughly equal in speed and the F-4F was able to absorb far more damage. With its array of 6 x 12.7mm machine guns and its distinctive Thach weave maneuver, two Wildcats could handle four or five Zeros. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
"Postage Stamp Planes" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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