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Description
The Italeri North American FJ-2/3 Fury (HC-2811) showcases the carrier-capable evolution of the famed Sabre lineage. This release includes a super decals sheet offering four marking options and a colour instructions sheet to guide your build and finish. Figure not included.
Aircraft Overview
Developed at the request of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps, the FJ-2 Fury adapted the swept-wing F-86 Sabre into a carrier-capable fighter at a time when many naval aircraft still had straight wings and were outclassed by the Soviet MiG-15. Entering production in 1952, the Fury featured key structural changes for deck operations, including folding wings to save space aboard carriers, a longer nose, and reinforced landing gear.
Powered by the General Electric J47 jet engine, the FJ-2 achieved a top speed of 1,086 km/h and carried four Colt Mk 12 nose-mounted guns. The subsequent FJ-3 variant introduced a new engine, further improving operational performance.
Features
- Super decals sheet for four versions
- Colour instructions sheet
- Figure not included
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Specifications
SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
The development of the North American FJ-2 Fury was the result of a request from the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps for the provision of a carrier-capable version of the F-86 Sabre swept-wing fighter. The carrier-capable aircraft of the period still used a straight-wing design which made them inferior to the feared Soviet swept wing Mig-15, which was extremely manoeuvrable and with a high operational capability. Production of the Fury began in 1952 with the required structural changes for take-off and landing on aircraft carriers. To maximise on-board carrier space the plane utilised folding wings, had a longer nose and reinforced landing gear. Thanks to its General Electric J47 jet engine, the Fury demonstrated good flight performance and a top speed of 1,086 km / h. It was armed with 4 Colt Mk 12 guns installed in the nose. The subsequent version, the North American FJ-3, was equipped with a new engine and provided even better operational performance.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-2811
- Barcode: 8001283028110
- Scale: 1:48
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