A-3D-2 Skywarrior Strategic Bomber – Trumpeter 02868

A model of the brand Trumpeter the kit: A-3D-2 Skywarrior Strategic Bomber – Trumpeter 02868.

The kit consists of over 370 parts : – Detailed fuselage w/accurate design – Canopy made from clear parts – Wing can be folded – Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin, – crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.

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, A-3’s wings can be folded for storage below deck, radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947，The prototype XA3D-1 first flew on 28 October 1952, entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956.Production ended in 1961. Douglas total built 282 Skywarriors.

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