02257 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Trumpeter  [TP02257]

The utmost carrier-based fighter of World War Two, ended up being the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat completed up being armed with six .50 caliber unit firearms moreover rockets, whilst the wings folded flat unlike the fuselage so more could fit up to speed aircraft organizations. The Hellcat's design sacrificed cost for a higher cost of climb and excellent maneuverability. It turned out besides a tremendously tough and well armored design. The F6F-5, that used a redesigned engine cowl, new ailerons, a strengthened end, and a water-injection system the engine, which included 10per cent towards takeoff performance and increased its armament-carrying abilities. The F6F-5 was indeed flown on 4 April 1944, and manufacturing proceeded through November 1945. Over 900 more "Dash-5" Hellcats was certainly delivered to britain in Lend-Lease system in designation Hellcat Mk II. Length : 10.2 m Wing Span : 13.0m Hight : 3.9m All-Up body weight : 6,990Kg Empty bodyweight : 4,189Kg Max Speed :650Km/h Range : 1,521Km provider roof : 11,368m

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