Trumpeter 02872 1/48 Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

The Douglas A-3 "Skywarrior" was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoque fuselage, with two J57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles, A-3's wings can be folded for storage below deck, radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947?The prototype XA3D-1 first flew on 28 October 1952, entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956.Production ended in 1961. Douglas total built 282 Skywarriors.

Model Features:
- Detailed fuselage with accurate design
- Canopy made from clear parts
- Wing can be folded
- Finely detailed cockpit, gear cabin,
- crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.