Boeing 486 "Seafighter" (1948)

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ABOUT THE DESIGN:    ABOUT THE MODEL:
In 1948, the U.S. Navy held an unusual fighter design competition.  They knew they needed a fleet of supersonic jet fighters, but there was considerable skepticism about whether supersonic aircraft could take off and land on the limited runways of aircraft carriers.  The answer appeared to be supersonic jet seaplanes that could take off and land on water.

The 486 "Seafighter" was Boeing's entry into this competition.  It never got beyond the proposal stage, as the winner was Convair's famous "Sea Dart."

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Material: Resin
  • Number of Pieces:18
  • Decals Not Included

 

 

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