Trumpeter 02256 F6F-3 Hellcat  [TP02256]

In October 1942, just five months after the journey associated with XF6F-3, the initial production F6F-3 took toward atmosphere. The F6F-3 differed through prototype externally by streamlining the bulky landing gear fairing installation, changing the Curtis electric propeller and big spinner with a Hamilton Standard complete feathering prop and small changes towards the motor cowling and exhaust ports. A few small pests had been quickly expunged into the design including by January 16, 1943 Grumman completed up being delivering Hellcats towards Navy. By the last upshot of 1943 over 2,500 was certainly delivered. Conditions ended up being made the task of a centerline 150 gallon autumn tank. Early F6F-3s was at reality powered by the P&W R2800-10 while in the future F6F-3s had the higher effective R2800-10W with water injection. Much like the prototypes, armament contains six. 50 cal , hardware weapons. Production linked to F6F-3 ended in April 1944 with 4,402 aircraft delivered. Under Lend-Lease, the usa offered the united kingdom Fleet Air Arm with 252 F6F-3s. Length : 10.2 m Wing Span : 13.0m Hight : 3.9m Wing Area : 31.0 Square Meter All-Up bodyweight : 6,990Kg Empty weight : 4,189Kg motor : P&W R2800-10 ranked at 2000hp Max Speed :611Km/h Max amount : 1,521Km provider Ceiling : 11,368m Crew : 1 Armament : M2 12.7mm 6

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