Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat anti-vibration mat

Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat anti-vibration matThe F8F Bearcat was the last of Grumman's piston engine carrier based fighters. Two XF8F 1 prototypes were ordered in November 1943, and the first of these was flown on 21 August 1944. Grumman decided once again to utilize the most powerful engine available at the time, the Pratt & Whitney R 2800 Double Wasp the same engine that had powered both their Hellcat and Tigercat designs. This time, the engine was fitted to the smallest, lightest airframe

a single NR-23 23mm cannon or UBK-Ye 12

The Brazilian Air Force also needed to replace their Italian made MB-326s

which was produced since 1940 in Daimler-Benz plants

which would facilitate loading larger weapons including air-to-surface munitions

It was powered by 1000 HP petroleum motors on the surface and by 1160 HP electric motors while submerged

The Mercedes-Benz 320

which served with distinction during the Vietnam War

The total production of the Su-24 type was about 1

0 kg (50 lb)

a delicate V8 engine is waiting to be assembled by you - every detail pays homage to American muscle car power

699 in Sherburn by the Blackburn Aircraft Company

this kit is a fine but detailed replica of the original