HobbyBoss 1/48 P-61C Black Widow Plastic Model Kit [81732]
Since the Air Force of each country started paying their attention to the night bombing,Ā it became more effective than ever. To fight against the night bombing, a series of night fighters were put into use. The Americans start their night fighter program in 1940. The Army use the P-70 Havoc and Beaufighter to fight with the Japanese until the first 45 P-61 Black Widow were in active service in October, 1943.
But both the P-61A and P-61B were felt to have a deficiency in top speed and operational service ceiling. To improve the performance, two new more powerful Pratt and Whitney R-2800C engines were applied. With this increase in power, the top speed and altitude were increased to 430 mph and 30,000 feet.
Another changes on the P-61C was the wide chord propellers and special "fighter brakes" which allows the P-61C to turn much tighter and avoid overshooting targets.
Features
- Kit consists of over 140 parts
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Detailed fuselageĀ and wing w/accurate design
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Detailed engine and cockpit
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Metal parts included
Specifications
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Model Dimension: Length: 318.3mm Wingspan: 420mm
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Total Plastic Parts: 140+
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Total Sprues: 11 sprues
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Metal Parts: Ballast
Original: $57.23
-65%$57.23
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Description
Since the Air Force of each country started paying their attention to the night bombing,Ā it became more effective than ever. To fight against the night bombing, a series of night fighters were put into use. The Americans start their night fighter program in 1940. The Army use the P-70 Havoc and Beaufighter to fight with the Japanese until the first 45 P-61 Black Widow were in active service in October, 1943.
But both the P-61A and P-61B were felt to have a deficiency in top speed and operational service ceiling. To improve the performance, two new more powerful Pratt and Whitney R-2800C engines were applied. With this increase in power, the top speed and altitude were increased to 430 mph and 30,000 feet.
Another changes on the P-61C was the wide chord propellers and special "fighter brakes" which allows the P-61C to turn much tighter and avoid overshooting targets.
Features
- Kit consists of over 140 parts
-
Detailed fuselageĀ and wing w/accurate design
-
Detailed engine and cockpit
-
Metal parts included
Specifications
-
Model Dimension: Length: 318.3mm Wingspan: 420mm
-
Total Plastic Parts: 140+
-
Total Sprues: 11 sprues
-
Metal Parts: Ballast
