USN "MINSI III" F6F-5 GRUMMAN HELLCAT

Category: WWII U.S. Military Aircraft

This Grumman-manufactured aircraft had the highest kill-to-loss ratio (the ratio was 19:1) of any fighter in service with the American Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force! In fact, this efficient fighter was credited with nearly 75% of all naval air-to-air combat kills, a truly astounding achievement in only two years of operational use from 1943 onwards. Its success was due in large part to its rugged airframe.

Note:    F6F-3 Hellcat, "Minsi III" Command CAG 15 USS Essex 44
Scale:  1:72
Box Size: 8.3"x 8.3"x 2.8"

Item Number:   DRW50236                                                                                                                                                                   Price: $29.95

Main Features:
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- High Quality Diecast Metal
- Historically Accurate
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpit
- Pre-assembled
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode
- Approximate dimensions: 5.6"L x 7.14"W x 2.18"H

About the F6F:
The Grumman F6F Hellcat started development as an improved F4F Wildcat, but turned into a completely new design sharing a family resemblance to the Wildcat but with no shared parts. The Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair were the primary United States Navy carrier fighters in the second half of World War II. The Hellcat was withdrawn from service shortly after the war's end.