Grumman F6F Hellcat model airplane
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The prototype of this airplane flew for the first time on June 26, 1942, with initial deliveries of production F6Fs in January 1943. The Hellcat was credited with 4,947 enemy aircraft destroyed in air-to-air combat, and remained in first-line service with the US Navy for the remainder of World War II. When production of the airplane ended in November 1945, a total of 12,275 Hellcats had been built. The F6F-5 was powered by one 2,000-hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-10W Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial piston engine, giving the airplane a maximum speed of 380 mph at 23,400 feet, cruising speed of 168 mph, initial climb rate of 2,980 feet per minute, service ceiling of 37,300 feet, and a range (with 150 gal drop-tank) of 1,530 miles. Airplane armament was six 50-caliber machine guns (some late models had two machine guns replace by 20-mm cannon), plus two 1,000-lb. bombs or six 5-in. rocket projectiles. All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand. (Loaded versions come wth bombs and/or missiles) Dimensions: Wingspan, 17 1/2" -Length, 13 1/2" -Scale, 1/30 # 1 F6F Hellcat (loaded) - Air Corps Price $139.95 # 2 F6F Hellcat (non-loaded) - Air Corps Price $134.95
Dimensions: Wingspan, 16" -Length, 12 1/4" -Scale, 1/32 #3 F6F Hellcat (Like #2 above except with lighter blue on the sides and tail, and non-loaded)- Air Corps Price $129.95 • Check our ordering information page for UPS shipping charges • Order
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