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<p>The Grumman F8F Bearcat is a late-war American single-engine transport fighter. The prototype flight took place on August 21, 1944, and the F8F entered service in February 1945, reaching the Pacific in May of the same year. However, the aircraft did not take an active part in World War II. The heart of the F8F was the powerful Pratt-Whitney R-2800-34W Double Wasp engine with 2400KM and 2800KM supercharged. The Bearcat was lighter than the Hellcat, was significantly faster, and had a much better rate of climb. The F4 Corsair was also ahead of the competition in many respects. Interestingly, many design solutions in the F8F were taken from captured German Fw-190s. F8Fs were used in combat by France in the Indochina War (1946-1954). They were also exported to South Vietnam and Thailand. Technical data (F8F-2 version): Maximum speed: 720 km/h, rate of climb: 25.3 m/s, maximum ceiling 12190 m, maximum range: 1400 km, armament: fixed - four suspended 20mm M2 cannons - up to 908 kg load.</p> <p>This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.</p>

<p>Tamiya is proud to present the 1/32 Scale Grumman F-14A Tomcat "Black Knights". The F-14A Tomcat is still one of the most efficient fighter-bombers in the world. Since its first flight in 1970, the F-14 underwent various improvements. Tamiya now provides an updated version of its famous 1/32 scale replica of this big cat. New parts have been designed to replicate every antenna and sensor that has been fitted on the actual plane. You will also find parts to load your model with the latest weapons such as the GBU-16 and GBU-24 laser guided bombs as well as a AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod </p> <p>The most outstanding aviation characteristic of the Tomcat has always been its variable geometry concept or swing-wings, which are computer controlled. Wings can be angled a minimum of 20 degrees backwards for take-off, and 68 degrees for super-sonic flight. This characteristic has been reproduced on the model and you can represent the configuration you like.</p> <b>Grumman F-14A Tomcat "Black Knights" </b> <p>Ever since its first flight in 1970, the U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat has been one of the best top Air Defense Fighter. From 1990, in addition to its role as an interceptor, the F-14A, noted for its long range and superior weapons systems was designated as an air-to-ground strike plane. With this new role, the Tomcat was fitted with a new weapons arsenal. Since 1996, the F-14A employs the AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod, referred to as the LANTIRN. This targeting pod gives the F-14A precision bombing capability by procuring targets for nose-mounted infrared laser or other laser guided weapons. The AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod contains a high-resolution, forward-looking infrared sensor (which displays an infrared image of the target to the pilot), a laser designator-rangefinder for precise delivery of laser-guided munitions, target tracking software, and more. The LANTIRN, combined with GBU-16 and GBU-24 guided bombs, enables precision striking with a minute margin of error from several meters down to tens of centimeters. This precision can be realized at long-range. The VF-154 Black Knights is attached to the USS Kittyhawk, homeported at Yokosuka Harbor, Japan. The Black Knights were formed after WWII, and were deployed to both the Korean and Vietnam War. F-14A were employed with the VF-154 from 1984, and used extensively in Operation Desert Shield during the Gulf War in 1990. </p> <h3>Features </h3><ui> <li>Fighter-Bomber Grumman F-14A Tomcat plastic assembly kit.</li> <li>1/32 Scale </li> <li>Overall length: 598mm, Overall width: 612mm. </li> <li>The form of the aircraft has been accurately rendered. </li> <li>Kit employs metallic parts and screws to make the wing movable. </li> <li>A full range of armament including Phoenix missiles, GBU-16 and GBU-24 laser guided bombs are provided as well as a AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN targeting pod. </li> <li>Includes 3 figures, 2 pilots and a catapult officer, and decals for 5 aircraft.</li> </ui>

<p>As usual, the wizards over at Hasegawa have done it again, producing just about the best Starfighter kit you could hope for. Ultra sharp, with precise details covering virtually every part of the plane.</p> <p>Flaps are completed in the lowered position, and speed brakes can be deployed as well. Includes markings for just about every Japanese JASDF squadron that ever operated the plane.</p>

<p>Discover the ultimate model kit of one of the most pivotal aircraft utilized by the JASDF and US Navy - the iconic Hawkeye. This meticulously crafted kit by Hasegawa brings the aircraft to life with unparalleled detail, ensuring a rewarding building experience for model enthusiasts.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Precision-engineered with recessed panel lines and raised surface details for an authentic look.</li> <li>The cockpit, landing gear, and gear bays boast intricate detailing, enhancing the model's realism.</li> <li>Features a detailed landing light assembly in the nose for added accuracy.</li> <li>Flaps can be adjusted to be displayed either in the up or down position, allowing for customization.</li> <li>Includes markings for four distinct aircraft, with variations in the antenna fit to watch out for during assembly.</li> <li>Markings cover "456" and "452" of the 601 Sq. AEW Group, along with "462" and "454" in the AEW Group 20th Anniversary markings, offering diverse options for display.</li> <li>A US Navy version is anticipated to follow, expanding the collection possibilities.</li> </ul> <h3>Includes</h3> <ul> <li>Detailed model kit parts for assembly</li> <li>Decals for four aircraft with unique markings</li> <li>Comprehensive instructions guide</li> </ul>

<p>This 1/48-scale model kit of the Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien Type I D reproduces the aircraft flown by Captain Kobayashi Teruhiko, who shot down many B-29s in his career! New decals are included for the 244th Air Squadron Captain Kobayashi Teruhiko's aircraft Blue 24 from March 1945, and also Blue 62 from April 1945.</p> <h3>Specification</h3> <ul> <li>Size: 18.6cm long when completed</li> <li>Includes: New decals for 2 versions</li> </ul>

<h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Includes large metal pitot tube parts.<br> </li> <li>Package illustration by Tankuro Kato.</li> </ul> <h3>Decals (markings)</h3> <ul> <li>Prototype No. 1 "Electric Fox" "66-049"</li> </ul>

<p>The Sikorsky HH-60D Nighthawk was developed as a CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) helicopter for the US Air<br>Force based on the US Army's UH-60A Blackhawk . The HH-60D, which is tasked with independent rescue operations in combat zones, is different from conventional combat rescue helicopters in that it can rescue friendly pilots in all weather conditions without friendly escorts . For this reason, it can be equipped with air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles, machine guns, etc. as self-defense weapons . In addition, it is equipped with an aerial refueling system, large fuel tanks, infrared night vision equipment, and terrain following/obstacle avoidance radar.</p> <p>This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Highly detailed, injection molded gray plastic parts.</li> <li>Cockpit includes instrument panel and pilots.</li> <li>Detailed landing gear.</li> <li>Waterslide decals for the United States Air Force HH-60 Night Hawk.</li> <li>Illustrated assembly guide.</li> </ul>

<p>The An-26 is a small twin-engine multi-purpose transport aircraft developed at the Kiev Machinery Factory (KMZ, present-day ANTK Antonov in Ukraine) in the Soviet Union of Ukraine. It first flew in 1969, and was codenamed "Curl" by NATO. This aircraft was designed as an advanced version of the An-24T freighter, and was equipped with a large ramp that could keep the hatch airtight in order to store large cargo directly from the tail. This ramp made it possible to load cargo directly from the body of a truck, and also made it easier to airdrop supplies. By 1986, 1,398 An-26 aircraft, including derivatives, had been manufactured, and were widely used not only by the military but also as civilian aircraft, and are still in operation in Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America.</p> <p>This model kit from Sova-M includes decals for one version.</p>

<h3>B-18 Bolo "At War"</h3> <p>The Douglas B-18 Bolo was an American production bomber with a full metal dorsal wing structure from the interwar period and World War II. The drive - in the B-18A version - was provided by two Wright radial engines R-1820-53 . The flight of the prototype took place in 1935, and serial production continued in the years 1936-1940, ending with the production of about 350 aircraft of this type. The on-board armament consisted of three 7.62 mm machine guns and a bomb load of up to 2,200 kg.</p> <h3>Specification</h3> <ul> <li>Weight: 0.506 kg</li> <li>Era: Interwar</li> <li>Origin: USA</li> <li>Product: Plastic kits</li> <li>Edition: Special Hobby</li> <li>Type: Aircraft</li> <li>Scale :1/72</li> </ul>