Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat Diecast Model USN VF-3, White 11, Scott McCusky, USS Yorktown, Battle of Midway, June 1942 Hobby Master HA8908 scale 1:48

Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat Diecast Model USN VF-3, White 11, Scott McCusky, USS Yorktown, Battle of Midway, June 1942 Hobby Master HA8908 scale 1:48
Hobby Master 1:48 detailed metallic model.

Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat Length: 7.25" Width: 9.5" 1:48 Scale
All metal, pre-assembled and painted with landing gears and display stand.

Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F-4F was first flown on September 2nd, 1937. Originally used by the British (who called it the Martlet) against the Luftwaffe, the Wildcat also became the United States Navy's primary carrier fighter in the Pacific Theatre. The Wildcat was no match for the maneuverability of the Japanese Zero, but the two airplanes were roughly equal in speed and the F-4F was able to absorb far more damage. With its array of 6 x 12.7mm machine guns and its distinctive Thach weave maneuver, two Wildcats could handle four or five Zeros. Early in the Pacific War in WWII the Grumman F4F Wildcat was the best fighter aircraft the U.S. had but was out performed by the Japanese Zero. The Wildcat’s folding wings allowed for a greater number of aircraft that could be carried but added extra weight and reduced the aircraft performance. New features such as self-sealing fuel tanks, heavy armor made up for the Wildcat’s lesser performance. By the end of WWII the F4F had flown approximately 15,500 sorties with a kill ratio of 6.9 victories to 1.

Specifications For The Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat British Name – Martlet

Number Of All Wildcat Variants Produced – 7,860
Role - American Carrier-based Fighter
Crew – 1