Tamiya 61055-400 - 1/48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - Metallic Version WWII  [61055-400]

All synthetic sprues are molded with a metallic finish

Concerning the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Towards the final of World War II, numerous details about high rate aeronautical technology were captured in Germany by the U.S. Forces. One ended up being an analysis of studies finished by Dr. Alexander Lippisch on deltawinged aircraft. In relation to the knowledge, the Douglas business developed the F4D Skyray, the sole practical interceptor with delta wings in the U.S. Navy.

beginning the look in 1947, Douglas had been certainly provided a contract for the construction and assessment of two prototypes in December 1948. very first model became popular on its maiden trip in January 1951. The 2nd model travelled quickly thereafter, and airframe set two "" "" "" new world "" "" "" documents, absolute rate record of 1,211km/h and 100km shut program record of 1,171km/h, in October 1953. Having many improvements and improvements, initial manufacturing F4D-1 made its maiden journey in June 1954 and entered squadron solution in April 1956. The distinctive 50 degree sweptback wings with round recommendations was built with premier slats and trailing component elevons. Some trimmers had been installed on inboard trailing sides for the wings. The external portions associated with the wings might folded upwards by oil force for provider stowage.

even though the Skyray never saw any combat, it proved its high capability as an interceptor with many world documents and scramble actions in Taiwan answering crises in belated 1950's.