Italeri 1456 Vought F-8E Crusader 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit
Italeri
- SKU
- ITA-1456
- UPC
- 8001283014564
- Minimum Purchase
- 1 unit
- In Stock
- In Stock
- Item Type
- Model Kits
- Sub Category
- Models
Product Description
Italeri 1456 Vought F-8E Crusader 1/72 Scale Plastic Model KitThe Vought F-8 Crusader was a notable American carrier-based fighter and attacker developed for the US Navy, marking a significant advancement in naval aviation technology following World War II. Introduced in 1955, the F-8E version became particularly renowned for its performance, serving until 1976 in the US Navy and even longer with the French naval aviation, which retired it in 1999.
Features
- Design and Performance: The F-8 Crusader featured a more conservative and user-friendly design compared to its predecessor, the Vought F-7U-1 Cutlass. It boasted a superior maximum speed, maneuverability, and reliability, making it the first supersonic deck fighter.
- Armament: The F-8E was equipped with four 20mm Colt Mk.12 cannons and had the capability to carry various bombs and unguided and guided missiles, enhancing its versatility in combat.
- Carrier Operations: Designed for effective take-offs and landings on aircraft carriers, the F-8 Crusader demonstrated excellent operational capabilities in naval environments.
Specifications
- Length: 16.53 meters
- Wingspan: 10.87 meters
- Engine: Pratt and Whitney J57-P-20A
- Thrust: 47.6 kN (without afterburner)
- Production: Over 1,200 units built
- Service: Active in several conflicts, particularly the Vietnam War (1964-1975)
Variants
- F-8U-1: First production version
- F-8U-2N: Night fighter variant
- F-8E: Standard version, including a model for the French Navy (F-8E(FN))
The Vought F-8 Crusader remains a significant milestone in naval aviation history, celebrated for its innovative design and combat effectiveness.
The Vought F-8 Crusader was a notable American carrier-based fighter and attacker developed for the US Navy, marking a significant advancement in naval aviation technology following World War II. Introduced in 1955, the F-8E version became particularly renowned for its performance, serving until 1976 in the US Navy and even longer with the French naval aviation, which retired it in 1999.
Features
- Design and Performance: The F-8 Crusader featured a more conservative and user-friendly design compared to its predecessor, the Vought F-7U-1 Cutlass. It boasted a superior maximum speed, maneuverability, and reliability, making it the first supersonic deck fighter.
- Armament: The F-8E was equipped with four 20mm Colt Mk.12 cannons and had the capability to carry various bombs and unguided and guided missiles, enhancing its versatility in combat.
- Carrier Operations: Designed for effective take-offs and landings on aircraft carriers, the F-8 Crusader demonstrated excellent operational capabilities in naval environments.
Specifications
- Length: 16.53 meters
- Wingspan: 10.87 meters
- Engine: Pratt and Whitney J57-P-20A
- Thrust: 47.6 kN (without afterburner)
- Production: Over 1,200 units built
- Service: Active in several conflicts, particularly the Vietnam War (1964-1975)
Variants
- F-8U-1: First production version
- F-8U-2N: Night fighter variant
- F-8E: Standard version, including a model for the French Navy (F-8E(FN))
The Vought F-8 Crusader remains a significant milestone in naval aviation history, celebrated for its innovative design and combat effectiveness.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
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When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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