{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-32-f-8j-crusader","title":"TR02273 Trumpeter 1\/32 F-8J Crusader","description":"The F-8 Crusader was one of the first true supersonic carrier-based fighter aircraft to be developed. In 1952, the US Navy was modernizing its carrier fighter force. From all the proposals, the new F-8 Crusader stood out and won the competition, it's maiden flight taking place on March 25th 1955. The design of the F-8 was unique in that the pitch of the entire wing could be adjusted in flight (up to +7°) to allow for a proper angle of approach at low speeds. This was necessary for carrier landings, The Crusader had a very impressive combat record with the Navy and Marine Corps in Vietnam, and was nicknamed the Mig killer\" because of its numerous victories over these jets. In fact, the F-8 shot down 14 Mig-17s and 4 Mig-21s during the Vietnam war. The F-8J was the last upgrade of the F-8.The F-8J had a larger horizontal It received a system of flaps, which efficiently reduced the approach speed for carrier landings and the installation of the double-droop fullspan leading edge.\u003cbr\u003eItem No : 02273\u003cbr\u003eItem Name : F-8J Crusader\u003cbr\u003eBar Code : 9580208022734\u003cbr\u003eScale : 1:32\u003cbr\u003eItem Type : Static Aircraft\u003cbr\u003eModel Brief : Length: 524.6mm Wingspan: 344.6mm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Parts : 350pcs\u003cbr\u003eMetal Parts : n\/a\u003cbr\u003ePhoto Etched Parts : 1pcs\u003cbr\u003eFilm Parts : n\/a\u003cbr\u003eResin Parts : n\/a\u003cbr\u003eTotal Sprues : 12 sprues plus clear canopy\u003cbr\u003ePaint Schemes \": Mkgs for 2 a\/c:\u003cbr\u003e1) VF-24 USS Hancock 1974.\u003cbr\u003e2) VF-194 USS Oriskany 1976.\"\u003cbr\u003eReleased Date : 2009-05\u003cbr\u003eMore Features \": Fuselage\u003cbr\u003e-Left and right fuselage moulded w\/ authentic details\u003cbr\u003eEngine\u003cbr\u003e-Finely detailed \"\" J57\"\" turbojet engine .\u003cbr\u003eInterior\u003cbr\u003e-Finely detailed engine\"\u003cbr\u003e\"","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223497826525,"sku":"TR02273","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/TR02273.png?v=1758068160","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/trumpeter-1-32-f-8j-crusader","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}