FJ-3 "Fury" 1:48 Kittyhawk 80156

Plastic model airplane to assemble: FJ-3 "Fury" 1:48 Kittyhawk 80156

The plastic model to assemble: FJ-3 "Fury" in 1:48 scale from Kittyhawk (catalog number 80156) is an excellent proposition for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows for the recreation of one of the most iconic fighter jets of the United States Navy from the post-World War II era.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Manufacturer: Kittyhawk
• Catalog number: 80156

History and development of the FJ-3 "Fury":

The FJ-3 "Fury" is an extension of the earlier FJ-2 model, designed to enhance performance and operational capabilities on aircraft carriers. This aircraft was part of a series of fighters with swept wings, capable of operations from carrier decks, which was crucial for the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps.

The FJ-3 was equipped with a Wright J65 engine, a licensed version of the British turbojet engine Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. Thanks to this engine, the FJ-3 gained 28% more thrust compared to its predecessor, significantly improving its performance. Externally, the FJ-3 differed from the FJ-2 mainly by a deeper air intake, necessary to handle a larger airflow.

The FJ-3 "Fury" was the first fighter to land on the new supercarrier USS Forrestal in 1956. Despite issues with the J65 engine, such as lubrication system failures and turbine blade problems, the FJ-3 was more valued by the Navy than its predecessor, the FJ-2. A total of 538 FJ-3 units were built, of which 194 were modified to the FJ-3M version capable of carrying air-to-air missiles.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.