AF-3S Guardian MAD Boom (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military Model Store

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--Originally developed as a large torpedo bomber, in December 1945 the Navy changed its mission from lightning strikes to patrols.
――Since it was not possible to equip one aircraft with all anti-submarine patrol equipment, it was operated as a pair for searching and attacking.
--The one for searching enemies was called a hunter and was equipped with a large APS-20 search radar on the abdomen.
--AS-3S is a type equipped with a newly developed magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) and was able to detect the magnetism emitted by a submarine underwater.
――40 aircraft were produced in 1953.
――It features a MAD boom that extends backwards.

--Resin engine, exhaust pipe, intake, etc.
--Etched parts
-Comes with 4 types of decals

Item Size/Weight : 38 x 23 x 7 cm / 556g