HobbyBoss 1/72 F9F-3 Panther Plastic Model Kit [87250]

Introduce: The Grumman F 9F Panther was the manufacturer's first jet fighter and the US Navy's second.

It first flew in 1947.

Power was a Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet built under license by Pratt & Whitney as the J42.

Since there was insufficient space within the wings and fuselage for fuel for the thirsty jet, permanently mounted wingtip fuel tanks were added. F 9F -3: Allison J33 powered version produced as insurance against the failure of the J42, 54 built.

All converted to J42 power later.

Parament Item No 87250 Item Name F9F-3 Panther Bar Code 6939319272508 Scale 1:72 Item Type Static Kit Model Dimension Length: 159.8mm Wingspan: 161mm Total Plastic Parts 90+pcs Total Sprues 4sprues Chromeplate Parts n/a Camouflage Scheme 1. F9F-3 , Bu No 123071, VF-51, "first kill" (Yak-9P), July 1950 2. F9F-3 , VF-51, US Navy Resin Parts n/a Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Accessory n/a More Features The kit consists of 90+ parts , 5 clear parts View All Close

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• Scale: 1/72

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