The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoque fuselage with two J57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles. The A-3's wings can be folded for storage below deck. It sports a radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947.The prototype XA3D-1 first flew in October 1952 and then entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956. Production ended in 1961. In total Douglas built 282 Skywarriors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/350
Length: 2.6”
Wingspan: 2.5”
Skill Level: 3
Parts: 90
- Requires paint and glue for assembly
- Illustrated instructions
- 6 sprues
- For use with 1/350 scale aircraft carriers
- Decals for EA-3B Skywarrior of VQ-2 Batmen aboard USS Nimitz in 1976 Med Cruise
- Includes parts to build 6 aircraft
- Landing gear molded in black
- Fuselage molded in grey
- Canopy molded in clear
- Foldable wings
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