MAQUETTE À MONTER - Republic P-43 Lancer Dora Wings | N° DW48029 | 1:48
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Dora Wings |
| Size of the box | 25 x 18 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4820237050434 |
Description
The Republic P-43 Lancer was an early American single-engine fighter that bridged the gap between the Seversky lineage and the later P-47 Thunderbolt. Powered by a turbo-supercharged Pratt and Whitney R-1830 radial engine it offered strong high-altitude performance for its time. The aircraft featured four heavy machine guns and a streamlined airframe but lacked armor and self-sealing tanks which limited its survivability in combat. Though unsuitable for frontline service the P-43 found a role in reconnaissance and training with many examples supplied to China under Lend-Lease. Despite its shortcomings the Lancer represented an important developmental step toward more advanced Republic fighters.
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