1/32 Trumpeter F-8E Crusader 02272

Product introduction:

The F-8 Crusader was one of the first true supersonic carrier-based fighter aircraft to be developed. In 1952. the US Navy was modernizing its carrier fighter force. From all the proposals. the new F-8 Crusader stood out and won the competition. it’s maiden flight taking place on March 25th 1955. The design of the F-8 was unique in that the pitch of the entire wing could be adjusted in flight (up to +7°) to allow for a proper angle of approach at low speeds. This was necessary for carrier landings. The Crusader had a very impressive combat record with the Navy and Marine Corps in Vietnam. and was nicknamed “the Mig killer” because of its numerous victories over these jets. In fact. the F-8 shot down 14 Mig-17s and 4 Mig-21s during the Vietnam war. The F-8E variant was produced as a mutli-role attack fighter with an improved engine. new radar. and underwing pylons to carry up to two AGM-12 Bullpup missiles.

• Item No: 02272
• Bar Code: 9580208022727
• Scale: 1:32
• Item Type: Static Aircraft
• Model Brief – Length: 524.6 mm; Width: 344.6 mm
• Total Parts: 356pcs
• Metal Parts: n/a
• Photo Etched Parts: 1pcs
• Film Parts: n/a
• Resin Parts: n/a
• Total Sprues: 12 sprues
• Paint Schemes:
• United States Navy F-8E from VF-162 of USS Oriskany. July 1968
• United States Navy F-8E from VF-194 of USS Ticonderoga. 1968″
• Released Date: 2008-09
• More Features:
• Fuselage
• Left and right fuselage molded w/ authentic details
• Engine
• Finely detailed “J57” turbojet engine
• Interior
• Finely detailed