Del Prado Fighter Planes X93AVI029
Grumman F4F Wildcat Diecast Model
USMC VMF-211, Butch O'Hare, USS Lexington, 1942 |
| 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 for its 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 Browning machine-guns, and two 100 lbs. 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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Del Prado "Fighter Planes of the World" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Del Prado "Fighter Planes of the World" 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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