The Grumman F6F Hellcat earned its place among the most effective carrier fighters of World War II. Created to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat, it used the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 powerplant to deliver strong performance. Lessons learned in Pacific theatre encounters, including fights with the Japanese Zero, shaped its combat role and contributed to a credited 5,271 enemy aircraft destroyed.
This Hobby Boss 1/48 scale kit captures the Hellcats general lines and proportions for hobby builders. The parts and decals allow for a faithful static model suitable for shelving or display cases after careful assembly and finishing.
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