Product Description

In the 1950s, the T-33 served as a support aircraft for the Blue Angels.

[About the actual device]
Since its founding in 1946, the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels have continued to captivate fans as one of the world's top aerobatic flight teams.
Throughout its 80-year history, it has showcased magnificent performances using aircraft representative of each era.
While the main aircraft that performs the demonstration flight is the star of the show, the team also consists of support aircraft and other aircraft that play a supporting role, such as transporting the crew and equipment, and managing and running the team's demonstration events.
The T-33 Shooting Star was also one of the aircraft used as a support aircraft from 1952 to 1954.
The aircraft is equipped with one Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal turbojet engine.
Without chip tanks or weapons, the maximum speed reached Mach 0.8.
It features a tandem two-seat configuration and a straight wing design.
By 1959, it had become a best-selling aircraft, with over 6,500 units produced.

[About the model]
This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the American jet trainer, the T-33A.
The kit, with its easy-to-assemble parts configuration, will have a finished length of approximately 15 cm.
The aircraft's shape, featuring straight wings, is accurately reproduced.
In addition, the detailed representation of panel lines and other subtle elements enhances the sense of realism.
- The air brakes can be assembled in either the open or closed position.
In addition to the intricate reproduction of the legs, the detailed recreation of the storage compartment is also noteworthy.
Furthermore, the cockpit's tandem layout, including the instrument panel and control stick, is realistically modeled.
The markings replicate those of an aircraft used as a support aircraft for the U.S. Navy aerobatic team, the Blue Angels, from 1952 to 1954.
This set includes two versions: the early silver-colored type and the later type with blue paint accents on the nose.

[Main Features]
- A 1/72 scale replica of the T-33 Shooting Star jet trainer.
• The finished length is approximately 15 cm.
The markings replicate those of the US Navy Blue Angels support aircraft. Two versions are included: the early silver type and the later type with blue paint on the nose.

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

AC-118

JAN code

4545782136821

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