{"product_id":"4967834013391","title":"1\/72 F-8E Crusader","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n The F-8 Crusader was the first truly operational supersonic fighter aircraft in the United States Navy. \u003cbr\u003eIn September 1951, the United States Navy requested proposals from various aircraft manufacturers for a supersonic carrier-based fighter aircraft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, breaking the sound barrier was still in the research stage, but on June 29, 1952, the United States Navy approved Chance Vought's proposal. \u003cbr\u003eThe first aircraft was designated XF8U-1 and successfully completed its maiden flight on March 25, 1955. \u003cbr\u003eIn this flight, it broke the sound barrier, and the world's first supersonic carrier-based fighter aircraft was born. \u003cbr\u003eDevelopment proceeded smoothly thereafter, and on March 25, 1957, the first operational unit VF-32 equipped with the mass-produced F8U-1 was formed with unusual speed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The F-8 is a single-engine, single-seat supersonic fighter jet with a slender fuselage, 42° swept-back wings mounted in a shoulder configuration, and a low-mounted, fully movable horizontal stabilizer. \u003cbr\u003e It employs a pitot system for air intakes, opening on the underside of the nose. \u003cbr\u003e The F-8 is broadly classified into fighter and reconnaissance variants, but the F-8E model features all-weather capability and newly added pylons on the underside of the wings, allowing for external loadouts of up to 4,000 pounds, making it effective for ground attack as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During the Vietnam War, it was deployed not only as a fighter jet but also for anti-aircraft fire suppression and by the Marine Corps, playing a leading role as a mainstay aircraft of the US carrier strike group. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 《Data》\u003cbr\u003eCrew: 1\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 10.87m\u003cbr\u003eLength: 16.61m\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4.80m\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Takeoff Weight: 15,422kg\u003cbr\u003eEngine: P\u0026W\/J57-P-20×1\u003cbr\u003eThrust: 4,854kg (8,165kg with A\/B)\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Speed: 1,823km\/h \/ 10,640m\u003cbr\u003eFixed Armament: 20mm cannon × 4\u003cbr\u003eFirst Flight: March 25, 1955\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Hasegawa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: C9\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4967834013391\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46496754696350,"sku":"4967834013391","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4967834013391.webp?v=1770741989","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4967834013391","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}