History:

The Grumman F8F Bearcat which first entered service in May, 1945, was designed to replace the F6F Hellcat as an interceptor-fighter operating from small escort carriers.

Compared to its famous predecessor, the Bearcat was 20% lighter, had a 30% better rate of climb and was 50 mph (80 km/h) faster.

Because of that outstanding performance the Bearcat was placed into service with 24 squadrons, making it one of the U.S. Navy's premier post-World War II fighters.

Specifications:

• Crew – 1 pilot
• Length – 28 ft 3 in (8.6 m)
• Wingspan – 35 ft 10 in (10.9 m)
• Height – 13 ft 10 in (4.2 m)
• Empty Weight – 7,070 lb (3,210 kg)
• Loaded Weight – 9,600 lb (4,400 kg)
• Max takeoff weight – 12,947 lb (5,870 kg)
• Powerplant – 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800–34W “Double Wasp” two-row radial engine, 2,100hp (1,567 kW)

Features:

• 1/72 scale
• Mostly die-cast metal
• Very little plastic
• Option to display model with wheels down or up
• Display stand included
• Length: 4.75" (12.1cm)
• Width: 6" (15.2cm)