SkyMax Flying Heroes SM1005
Grumman F8F Bearcat Diecast Model
USN VF-17 Jolly Rogers, 1946
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F8F Bearcat | | 4.75" | | 6" |
The Grumman F8F Bearcat (affectionately called "Bear") was an American single-engine naval fighter aircraft of the 1940s. It went on to serve into the mid-20th Century in the United States Navy and other air forces, and would be the company's final piston engined fighter aircraft. Designed for the interceptor fighter role, the design team's aim was to create the smallest, lightest fighter that could fit around the Pratt & Whitney R2800 engine (carried over from the F6F Hellcat). Compared to its predecessor, the Bearcat was 20% lighter, had a 30% better rate of climb and was 50 mph (80 km/h) faster. It was also considerably smaller in size, as it was designed to be operated from small escort aircraft carriers, something the big Hellcat rarely did. Thus the F8F Bearcat was intended mainly as a replacement for the obsolete FM2 Wildcat, still the mainstay fighter of the many wartime escort carriers.
Note: Although SkyMax typically produce models with interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear options, this release only includes the extended landing gear components. While the gear itself can be left off the model, it does not include any closed gear doors and is effectively suited to "gear down" display only.
Designed as a high-speed carrierborne interceptor fighter, the F8F was first flown on August 21st, 1944.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The SkyMax "Flying Heroes" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. SkyMax offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. SkyMax"Flying Heroes" 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.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
