1/32 Trumpeter F8E Crusader Fighter

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.

Kit Features:

• Scale:1:32
• Item Type:Static Aircraft
• Model Brief:Length: 524.6mm Width: 344.6mm
• Total Parts:356pcs
• Photo Etched Parts:1pcs
• 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 “
• More Features:” Fuselage
  – Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
  Engine
  – Finely detailed “” J57″” turbojet engine.
  Interior
  – Finely detailed eng “