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. "