02257 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Trumpeter  [TP02257]

The maximum carrier-based fighter of World War Two, ended up being the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat ended up being armed with six .50 caliber device guns additionally rockets, while the wings folded flat unlike the fuselage so more could fit up to speed aircraft organizations. The Hellcat's design sacrificed price for a top price of climb and excellent maneuverability. It had been in addition a tremendously tough and well armored design. The F6F-5, which used a redesigned engine cowl, new ailerons, a strengthened end, and a water-injection system the motor, which included 10per cent to your takeoff performance and increased its armament-carrying abilities. The F6F-5 was flown on 4 April 1944, and manufacturing continued through November 1945. Over 900 more "Dash-5" Hellcats had been delivered to britain in Lend-Lease system in designation Hellcat Mk II. Length : 10.2 m Wing Span : 13.0m Hight : 3.9m All-Up Weight : 6,990Kg Empty body weight : 4,189Kg Max Speed :650Km/h Range : 1,521Km Service Ceiling : 11,368m

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