The Grumman F6FHellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the earlier F4FWildcat in United States Navy service. It was a completely new design powered by a 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800. The Hellcat was the first Navy fighter for which the design took into account lessons from combat with the Japanese Zero. The Hellcat proved to be the most successful aircraft in naval history, destroying 5,271 aircraft while in service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Item No 80360
Item Name British Fleet Air Arm Hellcat Mk.I
Bar Code 6939319203601
Scale 1:48
Item Type Static kit
Model Dimension Length: 213.33mm Wingspan: 272.08mm
Total Plastic Parts 110+pcs
Total Sprues 7 sprues and engine cowling
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Camouflage Scheme British Fleet Air Arm Hellcat Mk.I
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts n/a
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2011-03
More Features The kit consists of 117 parts, include 6 clear parts
for canopy.
optional position flaps, simple engine detail,
separated fixed wings and folded wings,
selection drop tank, rockets, Bombs
