This is a Scale Model Kit, Paint and Glue are not included.
The Douglas A-3“Skywarrior”was 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 02871
Item Name EA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber
Bar Code 9580208028712
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 3 pcs
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 16 sprues , fuselage and tires
Paint Schemes US NAVY
Released Date 2015-05
More Features - Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
- Canopy made from clear parts
- Wing can be folded
- Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,
- crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.
The Douglas A-3D Skywarrior aircraft is an on-board long-range bomber. The flight of the prototype took place in 1952, and serial production was carried out in 1956-1961. In total, 282 machines of this type were produced. The main task of A-3D was to attack Soviet surface units (conventional and nuclear weapons) at a distance from their own aircraft carriers (about 1500 km). Such tasks made the plane the largest carrier aircraft in history to date, earning the unofficial nickname "The Whale". From 1962, the remaining airplanes in service were adapted to other tasks, which led to the creation of many A-3D versions. Among are min. KA-3B (tanker), EA-3A / B (electronic warfare), RA-3 (photographic reconnaissance), TA-3B (radar training), EKA-3B (combined model: tanker and electronic warfare). The planes were used in combat in the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. The A-3D was armed with two 20mm cannons in the tail turret. Technical data: Top speed: 982 km / h; range: 3381km, empty weight: 17800kg.
