MAQUETTE À MONTER - Republic P-43A-1 Lancer In China Skies Dora Wings | N° DW48032 | 1:48
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Dora Wings |
| Size of the box | 28 x 18 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4820237050526 |
Description
The P-43A-1 Lancer was an American single-engine fighter developed by Republic Aviation as an evolutionary step between the Seversky designs and the later P-47 Thunderbolt. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial engine and equipped with a turbo-supercharger, it offered good high-altitude performance for its time. The aircraft featured sleek lines, sturdy construction, and four .50-caliber machine guns. Although fast and well-armed, the P-43 suffered from limited armor, no self-sealing fuel tanks, and modest maneuverability, making it unsuitable for frontline combat. Most were delivered to China under Lend-Lease, where they served in reconnaissance and interception roles. Despite its shortcomings, the P-43A-1 was an important technological stepping-stone toward the far more successful P-47.
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