Vought F-8E Crusader in Launch Configuration
1/72 Scale Diecast Model
VMF(AW)-235 “Death Angels”, Tail Code DB/9 , USMC, Vietnam, 1966
Brand: Century Wings, Wings of Heroes
SKU: CW001645
$265.00
Out of stock
Vought F-8E Crusader 1/72 Scale diecast Model, VMF-235 “Death Angels”, USMC – CW001645
| Length | 19.5 cm | 7.7 in |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.4 cm | 6.5 in |
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Opening Canopy
- Removable crew figurines
- Optional ordnance
- Display stand included.
Century Wings CW001645 Wings of Heroes
Century Wings, Wings of Heroes series CW001645 is a 1/72 scale diecast model of the Vought F-8E Crusader, in launch configuration, BuNo 149154, tail code DB/9 of VMF-235 “Death Angles”, United States Marine Corps, while stationed at Da Nang AB, Vietnam, 1966.
VMF(AW)-235 “Death Angels”
Marine Fighter Squadron 235 (VMF-235) “Death Angels” was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) unit established on January 1, 1943, as VMSB-235.
Took on the fighter role in November 1946, renamed VMF-235, and with the transition to the F-8A in 1957, renamed VMF(AW)-235 (AW: All Weather). Redesignated VMFA-235 in September 1968, with the introduction of the F-4J, deactivated on June 30, 1996, while flying the F/A-18C.
Vought F-8 Crusader
The Vought F-8 Crusader is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft developed for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). It was the last American fighter to use guns as its primary weapon.
The maiden flight of the F-8 Crusader took place on March 25, 1955, and the aircraft entered service in 1957 with Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32).
One of the most innovative features of the design is its variable-incidence wing, which can pivot upward by 7 degrees. This capability allows for a greater angle of attack, increasing lift without compromising forward visibility.
The Crusader was manufactured in several variants, with production concluding in 1964. A total of 1,219 airframes were built. The U.S. Navy retired its fighter variants in 1976, while the photo-reconnaissance models continued in service until their retirement in 1987.
The aircraft is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney J57-P-20A axial-flow turbojet engine. The armament of the F-8 Crusader is two cannons located on either side of the engine air intake, and two external hardpoints capable of carrying up to 2,000 kg (4,000 lb) of payload.
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