Tamiya 61055-400 - 1/48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - Metallic Version WWII 田宮軍事模型戰機 雙星孖星  [61055-400]

All synthetic sprues are molded with a metallic finish

In regards to the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Towards the end of World War II, numerous information regarding advanced aeronautical technology were captured in Germany by the U.S. Forces. One of these had been an analysis for the studies completed by Dr. Alexander Lippisch on deltawinged aircraft. In relation to the details, the Douglas firm developed the F4D Skyray, the only real functional interceptor with delta wings in U.S. Navy.

Starting the design in 1947, Douglas ended up being granted a contract for the construction and evaluating of two prototypes in December 1948. The very first prototype became popular on its maiden journey in January 1951. The next prototype flew fleetingly thereafter, additionally the airframe set two "" new world "" records, absolute rate record of 1,211km/h and 100km shut program record of 1,171km/h, in October 1953. Having numerous improvements and refinements, initial manufacturing F4D-1 made its maiden journey in June 1954 and joined squadron service in April 1956. The distinctive 50 degree sweptback wings with circular tips had been equipped with leading edge slats and trailing side elevons. A couple of trimmers were installed on inboard trailing edges of the wings. The exterior portions of wings might be folded upwards by oil pressure for carrier stowage.

Even though the Skyray never ever saw any combat, it proved its high capability as an interceptor with many world documents and scramble actions in Taiwan in response to crises in belated 1950&39;s.