02868 1/48 A3D2 SkyWarrior Strategic Bomber Plastic Model Kit

The Douglas A-3Skywarriorwas a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoque fuselage, with two J57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles, A-3's wings can be folded for storage below deck, radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947?The prototype XA3D-1 first flew on 28 October 1952, entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956.Production ended in 1961. Douglas total built 282 Skywarriors.

Item No : 02868

Item Name : A-3D-2 Skywarrior Strategic Bomber

Bar Code : 9580208028682

Scale : 1:48

Item Type : Static Kit

Model Brief : Length: 492.4mm Wingspan:460.5 mm

Total Parts : 370+

Metal Parts : n/a

Photo Etched Parts : 1 piece

Film Parts : n/a

Resin Parts : n/a

Total Sprues : 15 sprues, fuselage and tires

Paint Schemes : US Navy

Released Date : 2013-04

More Features Detailedfuselage w/accurate design

- Canopy made from clear parts

- Wingcan be folded

- Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,

- crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses."

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