F8F-2 Bearcat (76.2cm) (#309)

F8F-2 Bearcat

F8F-2 Bearcat with its 110 plus laser cut parts will have beginners astonished by the ease of construction, while experienced modelers will appreciate the quality materials and precision laser cut parts. This kit is just one of many selections representing exciting models that captures the best model aviation has to offer.

A brief history of the model:
The Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat was the last piston-engine fighter produced for the U.S. Navy and one of the fastest ever built. Entering service near the end of World War II, the Bearcat was designed for rapid climb rates, agility, and carrier suitability, making it a formidable interceptor. Though it arrived too late to see combat in WWII, it became a favourite among postwar naval aviators and air racers thanks to its raw power and sleek design.