The Last of the Gunfighters according to History Channel!!! This was the last US fighter aircraft fitted with guns as its primary armament. It carried four 20mm cannon!!! This aircraft sports the 6 squadron victories!!!
Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 601468
Vought F-8E Crusader Diecast Model
USN VF-211 Fighting Checkmates, NP100, USS Bon Homme Richard, Vietnam, 1967
Limited Edition
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vought F-8E Crusader | | 9.25" | | 5.75" |
This beautiful rendition of the F-8E Crusader can be configured for ground or "in-flight" display. Additionally, the entire wing is articulated and can be raised and lowered, adjusting the incidence angle for take-off and landing, just like the real aircraft.
The F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) was a single-engine aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft built by Chance-Vought to replace the Vought F-7 Cutlass. The first F-8 prototype was ready for flight in February 1955, and was the last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon.
Limited Edition of 3000 pieces worldwide.
Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes
The Century Wings "1:72 Wings of Heroes" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Highly collectible, Century Wings models are setting a new standard in 1:72 diecast for detail and accuracy.
Century Wings 1:72 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
Vought F-8E Crusader
Designed to meet a USN requirement for a supersonic air-superiority fighter, the F8 was first flown on March 25th, 1955.
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