Product Description

- 1/48 Avenger, a must-see for war-era fans This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the TBF Avenger, a torpedo bomber used by the US Navy in World War II.

[About the actual machine]
- The TBF Avenger is a torpedo bomber deployed and operated by the US Navy and Marine Corps in World War II.
-The first flight in 1941, the first battle at the Battle of Midway in 1942, and continued to fight against the Japanese Navy until the end of the war.
- The engine is equipped with a powerful light R-2600.
- The maximum speed exceeded 400 km / h and the cruising range was 1700 km.
- A Mk.13 torpedo, one 2000 lb. bomb, or four 500 lb. bombs could be carried in the underside bomb bay.
- In addition to the pilot, a radio operator who also serves as a bomber and a shooter are on board.
- It was a heavy-duty large aircraft with a weight of 4700 kg during operation.
- Developed and produced by Grumman, then taken over by GM's aircraft division, with a total production of 9,800 aircraft.
- Not only in the United States, but also in other countries such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, it is also used by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force after the war.

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the US Navy torpedo bomber TBF-1 Avenger with a total length of about 266mm and a wingspan of about 340mm.
- Massive and powerful style is realistically reproduced not only in shape but also in panel lines.
- The number of parts is 98, the canopy parts are transparent parts, and the other parts are molded in blue.
- The legs of this kit can be retracted and deployed, and you can enjoy opening and closing the door of the bomb bay.
- In addition, the landing hook can be put in and taken out, and the elevator and aileron are also movable.
- The canopy slides open and closes, and the cockpit holds 3 crew figures.
- Also modeled torpedoes and rockets.
- It is a kit that spreads fun even after assembly is completed.

[Major features]
- Reproduce the US Navy torpedo bomber, TBF-1 Avenger on 1/48 scale
- 98 parts score. Finished total length is about 266mm
-Even after completion, the legs can be moved in and out, the canopy can be opened and closed, and the elevator and ailerons can be moved.
- Includes 3 crew figures



Item Size/Weight : 35.6 x 24.2 x 5.2 cm / 350g

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

AMT1377

JAN code

4545782101157

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