Trumpeter 02872 EKA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber 1/48
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 J57turbojet 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.
| Item Type | Static Kit |
| Model Brief | Length: 501mm Wingspan: 460.3mm |
| Total Parts | 410+ |
| Metal Parts | n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | 3 pcs |
| Film Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Total Sprues | 19 sprues , fuselage and tires |
| More Features | - 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. |
| Product Name | Trumpeter 02872 EKA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber 1/48 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Description | 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 J57turbojet 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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| SKU | tr02872 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight (lbs) | 5.000000 |