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Lockheed F-80A Shooting Star
Item Number:
HB81723
HB81723
Manufacturer
HOBBY BOSS
HOBBY BOSS
Scale:
1:48
1:48
The Lockheed F-80 "Shooting Star" was the first fighter jet capable of speeds exceeding 800 km/h and the first combat jet of the US Air Force.
The prototype P-80 made its maiden flight in January 1944 and entered service in February 1945.
Due to the end of World War II, the Air Force reduced the planned production run from 5,000 to 917.
The P-80 was redesignated F-80 in 1948.
The F-80A is powered by a J33-A-5 engine, enabling a top speed of 932 km/h.
Its armament consists of two 12.7 mm M3 cannons with 1,800 rounds of ammunition.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
The prototype P-80 made its maiden flight in January 1944 and entered service in February 1945.
Due to the end of World War II, the Air Force reduced the planned production run from 5,000 to 917.
The P-80 was redesignated F-80 in 1948.
The F-80A is powered by a J33-A-5 engine, enabling a top speed of 932 km/h.
Its armament consists of two 12.7 mm M3 cannons with 1,800 rounds of ammunition.
Plastic model kit
- Over 110 parts
- Detailed fuselage and wings
- Detailed landing gear housing and cockpit
- Photo-etched parts for seatbelts, etc.
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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