02257 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Trumpeter  [TP02257]

The utmost carrier-based fighter of World War Two, finished up being the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat finished up being armed with six .50 caliber unit firearms furthermore rockets, whilst the wings folded flat unlike the fuselage so more could fit up to speed aircraft companies. The Hellcat's design sacrificed cost for a greater price of climb and excellent maneuverability. It proved besides a tremendously tough and well armored design. The F6F-5, that used a redesigned motor cowl, brand new ailerons, a strengthened end, and a water-injection system the engine, including 10per cent towards takeoff performance and increased its armament-carrying abilities. The F6F-5 had been indeed flown on 4 April 1944, and manufacturing proceeded through November 1945. Over 900 more "Dash-5" Hellcats ended up being truly delivered to britain in Lend-Lease system in designation Hellcat Mk II. Length : 10.2 m Wing Span : 13.0m Hight : 3.9m All-Up bodyweight : 6,990Kg Empty bodyweight : 4,189Kg Max Speed :650Km/h Range : 1,521Km provider roof : 11,368m

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