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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. Specification | Scale | 1:32 | | Model Brief | Length: 256.4mm Wingspan:350.6mm | | Total Plastic Parts | 356pcs | | Box Size | 60x40x7.5cm | | Metal Parts | n/a | | Barcode | 9580208022727 | | Resin Parts | n/a | | Qty. / Ctn | 6pcs | | Photo Etched Part | 1pcs | | MEAS. | 61.5X46.5X42CM | | Film Parts | Instrument part | | Total Sprues | 12pcs | | Decal Marking | 1. VF-162 USS ORISKANY JULY 1968 | | More Features | MAIN WING CAN SELECT UP OR DOWN |    
   
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