HobbyBoss 1/72 US P-61C Black Widow Plastic Model Kit [87263]

**HobbyBoss 1/72 US P-61C Black Widow Plastic Model Kit [87263]** As night bombing operations intensified during WWII, air forces worldwide developed specialized night fighter aircraft to counter the threat. The U.S. Army Air Force initially deployed the P-70 Havoc and borrowed Beaufighter variants against Japanese night raids until the P-61 Black Widow entered service in October 1943. Early P-61A and P-61B variants suffered from limited top speed and ceiling performance. The P-61C addressed these limitations through installation of two uprated Pratt & Whitney R-2800C engines, achieving a maximum speed of 430 mph and service ceiling of 30,000 feet. Additional refinements included wide-chord propellers and aerodynamic "fighter brakes" that enhanced turning radius and prevented target overshooting. **Specifications:** - Scale: 1:72 - Model dimensions: 210mm length, 279mm wingspan - Parts: 90+ plastic components across 10 sprues - Includes 1 piece photo-etched parts - Item No: 87263 ---