Description

Trumpeter – 1/48 EA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber

Trumpeter 02871

Excludes allglues,paintsandtoolsnecessary to assemble.

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

– Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
– Canopy made from clear parts
– Kit consists of over 370 parts
– Wing can be folded
– Finely detailed cockpit and gear cabin
– Crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.