Italeri 1456 - Off-road inspired 1/72 F-8E Crusader scale kit  [IT-1456S]

Italeri 1456 - Scale 1/72 F-8E Crusader assembly kit

The Vought F-8E Crusader was notable as a carrier-capable fighter that achieved supersonic flight, using a Pratt & Whitney turbojet with an afterburner. Reaching speeds above Mach 1.8, the type represented a significant 1950s development in naval aviation. The F-8E served with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and succeeded the F7U Cutlass, participating in Vietnam era operations.

Referred to as "The Last of the Gunfighters," the Crusader carried four 20mm cannons in addition to missile options, offering both gunfire and missile flexibility. The Italeri kit reproduces the fighter's silhouette and armament, making it a fine choice for hobbyists seeking a classic Cold War subject.