USN F6F-3 Hellcat Hellcat #3 Ens Gordon Arthur Stanley VF-27 USS Princeton Oct 1944 Hobby Master HA1119 Scale 1:72

USN F6F-3 Hellcat Hellcat #3 Ens Gordon Arthur Stanley VF-27 USS Princeton Oct 1944 Hobby Master HA1119 Scale 1:72
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Die-cast scale model
Superb detailing in 1/:2 scale

On April 4, 1944 the new F6F-5 took to the air. It was a much improved version of the F4F Wildcat. The designers gave the new plane a redesigned engine cowl for the engine that was now water-injected. The injection increased take off performance by 10% and increased the armament capabilities. Production of the F6F-5 lasted until November 1945 when Grumman had rolled out more than 900 “5”s. The UK received some of these aircraft under the Lend-Lease Act and they were designated Hellcat Mk. II. This plane was so lethal that it earned the nickname “Ace Maker” because of the large number of pilots that earned their 5 + victories while flying it.

Weight:
Empty - 9150 lbs.,
Max Takeoff - 15,410 lbs.

Dimensions:
Wing Span - 42ft. 10in
. Length - 33ft. 7in.
Height - 13ft. 6in.

Performance:
Maximum Speed at 23,500 ft - 380mph
Cruising Speed at 6,000 ft - 168mph
Ceiling - 37,300 ft
Range - 1,530 miles with 150-gallon drop tank