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Academy #12457 1/72 F4U-1 U.S Navy Fighter
The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was a carrier-capable fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Demand for the aircraft soon overwhelmed Vought's manufacturing capability, resulting in production by Goodyear and Brewster: Goodyear-built Corsairs were designated FG and Brewster-built aircraft F3A. From the first prototype delivery to the U.S. Navy in 1940, to final delivery in 1953 to the French, 12,571 F4U Corsairs were manufactured by Vought, in 16 separate models, in the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history (1942–53).
The F4U-1 Corsair was nicknamed “Whistling Death” by the enemy due to the fear the engine sound inspired as the plane approached.
Scale 1/72
Wingspan : 171mm (6.73")
Highly Detailed cockipit interior & landing gear bay
Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail
Open or closed canopy & landing gear door
Static model
Requires glue & paint for assembly (Modelling equipment sold separately)
