Description
[A Fighter-Bomber that Played a Key Role in Carrier Operations]
During the latter stages of World War II, the US Navy's Corsair aircraft, with its high speed and heavy armament, dominated the Japanese forces.
Among these, the F4U-1D, officially adopted as a carrier-based aircraft in April 1944, was a particularly significant model.
It featured a frameless semi-bubble canopy, a propeller with a wider blade base, and a raised cockpit for improved visibility.
In addition to six 12.7 mm machine guns mounted in the wings, it could carry up to 2,000 pounds of ordnance or fuel tanks on two pylons under the inner wings, and eight rockets on the outer wings.
In February 1945, it became the first US carrier-based aircraft to conduct bombing raids on mainland Japan, playing a vital role in carrier operations.
[Model Specifications]
This is a plastic model kit of the F4U-1D, the first carrier-based aircraft to be deployed on an aircraft carrier.
★ 1/32 scale, length 318 mm, wingspan 390 mm.
★ Faithfully reproduces the distinctive features of the F4U-1D, such as the frameless semi-bubble canopy and the wide-bladed propeller.
★ Flaps and elevators can be positioned in either raised or lowered positions.
★ The two-piece engine cowling can be removed even after assembly.
★ Main landing gear and tail wheel can be positioned for either parked or flying configurations.
★ Includes two external fuel tanks, two 1,000-pound bombs, and eight rocket projectiles.
★ Two sets of markings for US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft are included.
