Hobby Boss 80218 F4U-4 Corsair 1/72 Scale Model Kit

Description: Hobby Boss 80218 F4U-4 Corsair 1/72 Scale Model Kit One of the classic aircraft of the World War II period, the Corsair was designed in 1938 to meet a USN requirement for a shipboard fighter. The distinctive inverted gull-wing was to provide sufficient ground clearance for the huge propeller attached to the Double Wasp engine. The XF4U-1 was first flown on May 29 1940. On October 1st, 1940, the aircraft became the first to exceed 400mph - achieving 404mph (646kmh). The aircraft entered service in mid-1942, and development continued through to 1952. Features: Scale: 1/72 Model Dimension: Length: 143mm Wingspan: 172mm Height: 67mm Total Plastic Parts: 45 pieces Decals for 2 aircraft, VF-53 USS Essex Korean Coast 1952, VMF-323 USMC. Requires assembly: Glue and paint not included