Revell 04784 Grumman F4F-4 / Martlet Mk.V

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the US Navyand the British Royal Navy (as the Martlet) in 1940. First used in combat by the British in Europe, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of  WW II in 1941 and 1942; the disappointing Brewster Buffalo was withdrawn in favor of the Wildcat and replaced as units became available. With a top speed of 318 mph (512 km/h), the Wildcat was outperformed by the faster and more nimble 331 mph (533 km/h) Mitsubishi A6M Zero, but its ruggedness, coupled with tactics such as the Thach Weave, resulted in an air combat kill-to-loss ratio of 5.9:1 in 1942 and 6.9:1 for the entire war. 

Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• Martlet Mk.V; 1832 Squadron, R NAS Eglinton, June 1944.
• Grumman FM-1, VC-12, USS Core, Autumm 1943.

Aantal onderdelen; 118.
Maten;

• Lengte.267 mm 
• Spanwijdte Br.365 mm.

Model-details:

• Detailed twin-row radial engine
• Landing gear option (retraced or let down)
• Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
• Pilot figure
• Movable propeller
• Sliding canopy
• Folding wings
• Removable engine cowling