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. _x000D_
Item No 03453 _x000D_
Item Name Heinkel He60 _x000D_
Bar Code 9580208034539 _x000D_
Scale 1:700 _x000D_
Item Type Static Kit _x000D_
Model Brief Length: 16.5mm Wingspan:19.2 mm _x000D_
Total Parts 72PCS _x000D_
Metal Parts N/A _x000D_
Photo Etched Parts N/A _x000D_
Film Parts N/A _x000D_
Resin Parts N/A _x000D_
Total Sprues 6 sprues per set _x000D_
Released Date 2011-03 _x000D_
More Features 2 clear a/c each sprue, total 12 a/c
