MAQUETTE À MONTER - Chattanooga Choo Choo Eduard · 11134 · 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | ProfiPACK |
| Size of the box | 38 x 23 x 7 cm |
| EAN | 8591437542031 |
Description
The P-51D-5 Mustang named "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is a celebrated World War II fighter aircraft assigned to the Eighth Air Force in Europe. This variant introduced the distinct teardrop canopy and a powerful Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engine that transformed its high-altitude performance and escort capabilities.
The inclusion of the dorsal fillet assembly was a crucial structural modification added to the vertical tail to improve directional stability and high-speed handling characteristics after the bubble canopy reduced traditional tail fin shielding. Armed with six 50-caliber machine guns, this aircraft exemplified American engineering prowess, providing long-range escort for bombers deep into enemy territory.
More to read about the KIT here, thanks to scalemates, a Belgian Scale modeling database