1/48 F4U-5N Corsair
$24.00
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■Product Description
The F4U-5, which was fully modernized and produced after World War II, can be considered the culmination of the F4U Corsair series and was the fastest reciprocating engine fighter in the Navy at the time, surpassing the top speed of the F8F-2. The engine mounting position was moved forward and the cowling itself was made slightly larger, resulting in an appearance that emphasized the length of the nose. In addition, the carburetor air intake on the underside of the nose was divided into two, resulting in a front shape with bulges on the lower left and right sides (rice ball shape), which became a major characteristic of the F4U-5. The F4U-5N was a reciprocating engine single-seat night fighter, and the airframe was basically the same as the F4U-5, with the biggest difference being the radar mounted on the right main wing. However, because the radio equipment was doubled, an auxiliary antenna was attached behind the vertical stabilizer, an autopilot was installed to reduce the burden on the pilot, and the exhaust pipes were made flame-proof to ensure the pilot's visibility during night flight, with a flame shield installed above and behind them. The F4U-5NL was a cold-weather aircraft designed for the harsh conditions of North Korea, equipped with de-icing rubber boots on the leading edge of each wing and a water-methanol spray de-icing system on the leading edge of the propeller and the canopy. 214 F4U-5Ns and 101 F4U-5NLs were produced. Lt. Guy P. Bordelon of VC-3 Det.D shot down five aircraft between June 29 and July 17, 1953, in an F4U-5N (Bu. No. 124453), earning him the title of Triple Threat Ace, being the only person to achieve this distinction: a night fighter ace, a propeller-driven aircraft ace, and a Navy ace in the Korean War. Captain Bauderon made 35 sorties in the aforementioned F4U-5N before leaving the aircraft behind and withdrawing from battle. Shortly afterward, the F4U-5N (Bu. No. 124453) was crashed by an Air Force pilot. At one point, the F4U-5N (Bu. No. 124453) had five kill markings, but the box art depicts it with only two kills. 《Data》Crew: 1, Length: 12.49m, Wingspan: 10.52m, Height: 4.50m, Gross Weight: 5,852kg, Engine: R-2800-32W(E), Takeoff Power: 2,300 hp, Maximum Speed: 756km/h (altitude 8,169m), Fixed Armament: 20mm cannon x 4,
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Hasegawa
Item No: JT75
Release Date: Around June 28, 2023
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4967834191754
■Remarks
Plastic model adhesive is required separately.
*Look for adhesive labeled "for polystyrene resin," etc.
1/48 F4U-5N Corsair
$24.00
The F4U-5, which was fully modernized and produced after World War II, can be considered the culmination of the F4U Corsair series and was the fastest reciprocating engine fighter in the Navy at the time, surpassing the top speed of the F8F-2. The engine mounting position was moved forward and the cowling itself was made slightly larger, resulting in an appearance that emphasized the length of the nose. In addition, the carburetor air intake on the underside of the nose was divided into two, resulting in a front shape with bulges on the lower left and right sides (rice ball shape), which became a major characteristic of the F4U-5. The F4U-5N was a reciprocating engine single-seat night fighter, and the airframe was basically the same as the F4U-5, with the biggest difference being the radar mounted on the right main wing. However, because the radio equipment was doubled, an auxiliary antenna was attached behind the vertical stabilizer, an autopilot was installed to reduce the burden on the pilot, and the exhaust pipes were made flame-proof to ensure the pilot's visibility during night flight, with a flame shield installed above and behind them. The F4U-5NL was a cold-weather aircraft designed for the harsh conditions of North Korea, equipped with de-icing rubber boots on the leading edge of each wing and a water-methanol spray de-icing system on the leading edge of the propeller and the canopy. 214 F4U-5Ns and 101 F4U-5NLs were produced. Lt. Guy P. Bordelon of VC-3 Det.D shot down five aircraft between June 29 and July 17, 1953, in an F4U-5N (Bu. No. 124453), earning him the title of Triple Threat Ace, being the only person to achieve this distinction: a night fighter ace, a propeller-driven aircraft ace, and a Navy ace in the Korean War. Captain Bauderon made 35 sorties in the aforementioned F4U-5N before leaving the aircraft behind and withdrawing from battle. Shortly afterward, the F4U-5N (Bu. No. 124453) was crashed by an Air Force pilot. At one point, the F4U-5N (Bu. No. 124453) had five kill markings, but the box art depicts it with only two kills. 《Data》Crew: 1, Length: 12.49m, Wingspan: 10.52m, Height: 4.50m, Gross Weight: 5,852kg, Engine: R-2800-32W(E), Takeoff Power: 2,300 hp, Maximum Speed: 756km/h (altitude 8,169m), Fixed Armament: 20mm cannon x 4,
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Hasegawa
Item No: JT75
Release Date: Around June 28, 2023
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4967834191754
■Remarks
Plastic model adhesive is required separately.
*Look for adhesive labeled "for polystyrene resin," etc.