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Grumman F6F Hellcat 1:72 Scale DeAgostini Diecast Model Aircraft
Grumman F6F Hellcat 1:72 Scale DeAgostini Diecast Model Aircraft
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The Grumman F6F Hellcat was the US Navy's premier carrier-based fighter that dominated the Pacific Theatre from 1943 onwards. Designed specifically to counter the feared Japanese Zero, the Hellcat combined rugged construction with superior firepower and performance. With an impressive 19:1 kill ratio against enemy aircraft, the F6F became the backbone of American naval aviation, playing a decisive role in battles from the Marianas to the Philippines and ultimately helping secure victory in the Pacific.
About the Model:
This 1:72 scale reproduction by DeAgostini captures the mighty F6F Hellcat in exceptional detail. Part of the prestigious WWII Aircraft Collection series, this diecast model showcases the robust design and authentic naval markings that made the Hellcat the most successful carrier fighter of World War II.
Specifications:
- Brand: DeAgostini
- Scale: 1:72
- Length: 14.2cm (5.6 inches)
- Wingspan: 18.4cm (7.2 inches)
- Material: Diecast metal with plastic components
- Production Type: Limited Edition Collection Series
- Suitable for Ages: 14 years and up
Authentic Details:
- ✓ Accurate US Navy blue-grey finish with authentic markings
- ✓ Distinctive robust fuselage design of the F6F
- ✓ Detailed cockpit with authentic instrument panel
- ✓ Rotating three-blade propeller
- ✓ Retractable landing gear with carrier-style tailhook
- ✓ Optional display stand for dynamic flight positioning
- ✓ Six wing-mounted .50-caliber machine guns
- ✓ Precise panel lines and riveting details
- ✓ Authentic squadron markings and national insignia
- ✓ Detailed wing fold mechanisms (carrier operations)
⚠️ Collector's Note:
This DeAgostini F6F Hellcat offers exceptional historical accuracy for Pacific War enthusiasts. Please note:
- Some assembly required (propeller, undercarriage, antenna, tailhook)
- Includes display stand for both ground and in-flight display options
- Premium packaging with protective foam insert
- Comes with detailed information booklet about the aircraft's history
- Perfect companion to Zero Fighter models for Pacific Theatre displays
Ideal for:
- Pacific War historians and enthusiasts
- US Navy aviation collectors
- Carrier aircraft specialists
- WWII fighter plane collectors
- Naval history enthusiasts
- Military aviation educators
- Scale model display collectors
- Grumman aircraft enthusiasts
Add this legendary F6F Hellcat to your collection and own the fighter that turned the tide in the Pacific. This meticulously crafted DeAgostini model represents the aircraft that gave Allied pilots the edge they needed to defeat the previously dominant Japanese Zero, making it an essential piece for any serious WWII aviation collection.
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