FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military Model Store

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-The FM-2 was designed by Grumman in 1942 as a lightweight version of the F4F, and is a shipboard fighter for escort aircraft carriers produced by General Motors.
-Grumman-designed XF4F-8 equipped with a 1350hp R-1820-56 cyclone engine increased output by 150hp compared to F4F-4, thereby improving climbing power and maneuverability in low altitude range Because of this, the character as a low altitude support fighter is strengthened.
-In addition, the number of machine guns has been reduced to 4 to reduce weight, and the design of engine cowls and flaps has been thoroughly reviewed.
-After the first flight in November 1942, he was active in low altitude support missions in landing operations and intercepting special attack aircraft, and was also operated as [Wildcat Mk.VI] by the Royal Navy Air Corps. The total number of British salary machines produced was 4,127, the most produced in the F4F series.
-The kit comes with etching parts, a paint mask seal and 6 types of Techmod decals.
-When completed, the total length will be about 123 mm and the total width will be about 161 mm.
-Complete new mold

Item Size/Weight : 26.3 x 18 x 4 cm / 135g