61055-400 Tamiya - 1/48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - Metallic Version WWII  [61055-400]

All plastic sprues are molded with a metallic finish

Concerning the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Towards the finish of World War II, numerous information about higher rate aeronautical technology were captured in Germany by the U.S. Forces. One wound up being an analysis of studies completed by Dr. Alexander Lippisch on deltawinged aircraft. Based upon the info, the Douglas business developed the F4D Skyray, the only real functional interceptor with delta wings within the U.S. Navy.

Starting the design in 1947, Douglas was indeed granted a contract for the construction and assessment of two prototypes in December 1948. first model became popular on its maiden flight in January 1951. The 2nd model travelled briefly thereafter, and airframe set two "" "" new world "" "" papers, absolute rate record of 1,211km/h and 100km shut program record of 1,171km/h, in October 1953. Having numerous improvements and improvements, initial production F4D-1 made its maiden journey in June 1954 and entered squadron solution in April 1956. The distinctive 50 degree sweptback wings with round guidelines had been built with top rated slats and trailing part elevons. Some trimmers were installed on the inboard trailing edges for the wings. The outer portions of the wings may be folded upwards by oil force for provider stowage.

Although the Skyray never saw any combat, it proved its high capability as an interceptor with many globe records and scramble actions in Taiwan responding to crises in belated 1950's.