ITALERI
552811 -
Scale 1:48
North American
FJ-2/3 Fury
SUPER DECAL SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
FIGURE NOT
INCLUDED
The development
of the North American FJ-2 Fury was the result of a request from the United States
Navy and the United States Marine Corps for the provision of a carrier-capable
version of the F-86 Sabre swept-wing fighter. The carrier-capable aircraft of
the period still used a straight-wing design which made them inferior to the
feared Soviet swept wing Mig-15, which was extremely maneuverable and with a
high operational capability. Production of the Fury began in 1952 with the
required structural changes for take-off and landing on aircraft carriers. To
maximize on-board carrier space the plane utilized folding wings, had a longer
nose and reinforced landing gear. Thanks to its J47 jet engine, the Fury
demonstrated good flight performance and a top speed of 1,086 km / h. It was
armed with 4 Mk 12 guns installed in the nose. The subsequent version, the
North American FJ-3, was equipped with a new engine and provided even better
operational performance.
Type: Fighter
aircraft
Period: from '50
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 23.9 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 60 mm
Decals for 4
versions