Trumpeter 1/48 Douglas ERA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber # 02873
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.
Item Name ERA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber
Scale 1:48
Item Type Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
Model Brief Length: 507.2mm Wingspan: 460.3mm
Total Parts 390+
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts 3 pcs
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 16 sprues and fuselage
Released Date 2016-01
More Features - Detailed fuselage w/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.