Academy 1/48 US Navy XF5F-1 Skyrocket Model Kit for Ages 14 and Up
Academy 1/48 US Navy XF5F-1 Skyrocket Model Kit for Ages 14 and Up
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Build and showcase the iconic 1940s US Navy XF5F-1 Skyrocket with this detailed 1/48 scale plastic model kit.
Perfect for ages 14 and up, it captures the unique twin-engine fighter prototype's design and offers two decal options for authentic customisation.
Ideal for enthusiasts seeking a rewarding modeling challenge and a piece of aviation history.
Experimental twin-engine carrier fighter aircraft developed by Grumman for the U.S. Navy in the late 1930s.
Powered by two Wright R-1820 Cyclone counter-rotating radial engines, the Skyrocket’s top speed was 358 mph and could climb 10,000 ft in just over four minutes. During diving tests the Skyrocket reached a speed of 485 mph.
One prototype was built and its first flight was on April 1st 1940. At the time it was the Navy’s largest fighter to date, with a wingspan of 42 ft and length just under 29 ft.
The unique Skyrocket served for research purposes until being dismantled after an accident in late 1944.
The reissue kit by Academy includes parts for the early truncated-nose & short engine nacelles and the late long-nose & extended engine nacelles, originally released by Minicraft as two separate kits.
Reboxed Minicraft with new decals. Choice of 2 markings: (1) USN, early XF5-1 Skyrocket, Spring 1940; (2) USN, late XF5-1 Skyrocket, Dec 1944.
W: 267mm, L: 184mm (approx).
1:48 scale model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.
Suitable for ages 14 and up.
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