1/32 Trumpeter F8J Crusader USN 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-8J was the last upgrade of the F-8.The F-8J had a larger horizontal It received a system of flaps, which efficiently reduced the approach speed for carrier landings and the installation of the double-droop fullspan leading edge.

Kit Features:

• Scale:1:32
• Item Type:Static Aircraft
• Model Brief:Length: 524.6mm Wingspan: 344.6mm
• Total Parts:350pcs
• Photo Etched Parts:1pcs
• Total Sprues:12 sprues plus clear canopy
• Paint Schemes:” Mkgs for 2 a/c:
  1) VF-24 USS Hancock 1974.
  2) VF-194 USS Oriskany 1976. “
• More Features:” Fuselage
  – Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
  Engine
  – Finely detailed “” J57″” turbojet engine.
  Interior
  – Finely detailed engine “